The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had promised to act against all illegal billboards in the wake of the May 13 Ghatkopar hoarding collapse, which claimed 17 lives. However, a few kilometres away from the site of the tragedy stands a hoarding that a 58-year-old man, Pranav Kabali, has been running from pillar to post to get razed. Kabali alleged that the civic body has been turning a blind eye to letters written to them.

“Five others and I own land, plot number 560, near Amar Mahal Junction in Chembur. We all are senior citizens and we noticed a hoarding at the site. After discussing the matter with all the owners, we learnt that none of us had permitted the hoarding. I have been writing letters to the BMC’s law department and the Chief Minister but have not received a response,” said Kabali. Kabali and other owners claim that they had not given any NOC or permission to raise the hoarding and they fear that the poorly constructed hoarding might fall anytime.