In the run up to the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the BMC has come out with a draft for hoardings and flags during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). According to the rule, no political hoarding will be allowed on vehicles, and only one flag per automobile will be allowed during MCC.

After the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse in May, which caused 17 deaths and injuries to around 70 people, the BMC appointed a special committee including senior civic officials and experts from IIT Bombay to formulate a policy for hoardings in the city. The panel submitted a draft to civic body chief Bhushan Gagrani, which is now published on the civic portal for suggestions and objections.