<p>
The key component of the License and Hoarding Department is the License Inspector. There are 15 licensed inspectors working for the 15 ward offices, with one assigned to each office. The License Inspector visits business establishments within the jurisdiction of the ward office to inspect and verify whether the business has obtained the necessary permission. Additionally, actions are taken as per Sections 244 and 245 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949, and the Maharashtra Government Advertisement Hoarding Regulation and Control Rules, 2022, on a ward office basis.
</p>
<p>
The Honorable Deputy Commissioner of Licenses and Hoardings, from the Head Office, regulates and controls the provisions under Sections 244 and 245 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949, and the Maharashtra Government Regulation and Control Rules, 2022. Since 2018, the Licensing and Hoarding Office has been decentralized. However, policy-related decisions are taken by the main department.
</p>
<p>
Additionally, official advertisement hoardings, boards, banners, and flex boards are approved through the Municipal Assistant Commissioner, with the consent of the Honorable Deputy Commissioner (Zone) and the final approval of the Honorable Additional Commissioner (Estates) through the Honorable Deputy Commissioner of Licenses and Hoardings.
</p>
<div class="table-responsive">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Sr. No.</th>
<th>Ward Office</th>
<th>Name of License Inspector</th>
<th>Mobile No.</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td rowspan="2">Nagar Road - Wagholi Ward Office</td>
<td>Shri. Lakshman Satpute</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9822289501">+91 9822289501</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Shri. Rajendra Kewate</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 8329323403">+91 8329323403</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td rowspan="3">Yerawada - Vadgaonsheri Ward Office</td>
<td>Shri. Somnath Gore</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9119339555">+91 9119339555</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Shri. Amol Pawar</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9975325178">+91 9975325178</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Shri. Milind Pangare</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 7264924055">+91 7264924055</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td rowspan="2">Dhole Patil</td>
<td>Shri. Swagat Shedge</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9765608426">+91 9765608426</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Shri. Jitendra Chavan</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 8237757457">+91 8237757457</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td rowspan="3">Aundh-Baner</td>
<td>Shri. Nilesh Gholap</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9822555521">+91 9822555521</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Shri. Swapnil Kadam</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 7030123534">+91 7030123534</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Shri. Amol Jore</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9028915857">+91 9028915857</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td rowspan="1">Chh. Shivajinagar-Ghole Road</td>
<td>Shri. Kamlesh Pradhan</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9823402101">+91 9823402101</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td rowspan="2">Kothrud-Bavdhan</td>
<td>Shri. Nilesh Gholap</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9822555521">+91 9822555521</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Mrs. Hema Dhawale</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 8830603618">+91 8830603618</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td rowspan="2">Dhankawadi - Katraj - Ambegaon Ward Office</td>
<td>Shri. Nitin Jagdale</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9850413894">+91 9850413894</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Shri. Sachin Bodke</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9689936822">+91 9689936822</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td rowspan="2">Sinhagad Road</td>
<td>Shri. Gajanan Navghane</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9011085434">+91 9011085434</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Shri. Deepak Dhangar</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 8888997912">+91 8888997912</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Warje Karvenagar</td>
<td>Shri. Vedant Pokale</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9767566395">+91 9767566395</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td rowspan="2">Hadapsar - Manjari Ward Office</td>
<td>Shri. Bharat Gaikwad</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9552174111">+91 9552174111</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Shri. Prathamesh Jamdade</td>
<td><a href="tel+91 9156582816">+91 9156582816</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td rowspan="2">Wanwadi</td>
<td>Shri. Nitin Nikalje</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 8767036239">+91 8767036239</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td>Shri. Yogesh Khomane</td>
<td><a href="tel+91 9011680607">+91 9011680607</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td rowspan="2">Kondhwa - Undri Ward office</td>
<td>Shri. Pravin Gade</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 7276525475">+91 7276525475</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Shri. Ankush Gaikwad</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9823116846">+91 9823116846</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td rowspan="2">Vishrambaug Wada Ward Office</td>
<td>Shri. Kedar Puri</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 7888021997">+91 7888021997</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Shri. Mahesh Pawar</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 8010185244">+91 8010185244</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td>Kasaba Peth Ward Office</td>
<td>Shri. Yogesh Kakade</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9112805500">+91 9112805500</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td rowspan="2">Bibwewadi Ward Office</td>
<td>Shri. Ganesh Bharati</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9881025726">+91 9881025726</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td>Shri. Vijay Kurhade</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 7420969402">+91 7420969402</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3>
Recovery Process
</h3>
<p>
Unauthorized businesses, advertisement hoardings, boards, banners, flex, etc., are subject to legal action. A notice is issued to the concerned individual or organization, and the recovery process is carried out in Pune.
</p>
<h3>
Action Procedure
</h3>
<p>
Unauthorized advertisement hoardings, boards, banners, flex, etc., belonging to individuals or organizations are removed. As per the detailed order passed by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court in pending Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 155/2011 on 31/01/2017, police assistance is sought for the removal action.
</p>
<p>
As per the same High Court order, the following officers have been appointed for enforcement and monitoring.
</p>
<h3>
Enforcement and Responsible Officers
</h3>
<p>
The Assistant Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation shall be the enforcement and responsible officer for their respective regional offices.
</p>
<div class="table-responsive">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>No.</th>
<th>Ward Office</th>
<th>Municipal Assistant Commissioner</th>
<th>Mobile No.
</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
Nagar Road - Wagholi Ward Office
</td>
<td>
Shri. Sanjay Sampatrao Pol
</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9689931665">+91 9689931665</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
Yerawada - Vadgaonsheri Ward Office
</td>
<td>
Shri. Prakash Walgude
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9356899396">+91 9356899396</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
Dhole Patil Road
</td>
<td>
Shri. Bhaskar Mahadik
</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9923831616">+91 9923831616</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
Aundh-Baner
</td>
<td>
Shri. Govind Dharma Dangat
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9689932651">+91 9689932651</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
Chh. Shivajinagar-Ghole Road
</td>
<td>
Shri. Balasaheb Dhawale Patil
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9764700700">+91 9764700700</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6
</td>
<td>
Kothrud-Bavdhan
</td>
<td>
Shri. Suhas Jadhav
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9689931160">+91 9689931160</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
7
</td>
<td>
Dhankawadi - Katraj - Ambegaon Ward Office
</td>
<td>
Smt. Surekha Bhanage
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9764620477">+91 9764620477</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
8
</td>
<td>
Singhgad Road
</td>
<td>
Smt. Pradnya Potdar
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 7722004567">+91 7722004567</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
9
</td>
<td>
Warje Karvenagar
</td>
<td>
Smt. Asmita Tambe
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9730721166">+91 9730721166</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
10
</td>
<td>
Hadapsar - Manjari Ward Office
</td>
<td>
Shri. Kunal Dhumal
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 8856976606">+91 8856976606</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
11
</td>
<td>
Wanawadi Ward Office
</td>
<td>
Shri. Amol Pawar
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9689953330">+91 9689953330</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
12
</td>
<td>
Kondhwa - Undri Ward office
</td>
<td>
Smt. Suchita Pansare
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 90288876313">+91 90288876313</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
13
</td>
<td>
VishramBagwada Ward Office
</td>
<td>
Shri. Rajesh Gurram
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9689931278">+91 9689931278</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
14
</td>
<td>
Kasaba Peth Ward Office
</td>
<td>
Shri. Timayya Jangale
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9860736670">+91 9860736670</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
15
</td>
<td>
Bibwewadi
</td>
<td>
Smt. Sheetal Wakade
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9422320697">+91 9422320697</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3>
Nodal Officers
</h3>
<p>
Additionally, the Hon. Deputy Commissioners of Zone 1 to 5 will be the nodal officers.
</p>
<div class="table-responsive">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>
Sr. No.
</th>
<th>
Zone Number
</th>
<th>
Deputy Commissioner (Name)
</th>
<th>
Mobile Number
</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
1
</td>
<td>
Zone No. 1
</td>
<td>
Smt. Asha Raut
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 7887893045">+91 7887893045</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2
</td>
<td>
Zone No. 2
</td>
<td>
Shri. Avinash Sakpal
</td>
<td><a href="tel:+91 9689931759">+91 9689931759</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
3
</td>
<td>
Zone No. 3
</td>
<td>
Shri. Vijaykumar Thorat
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9766597009">+91 9766597009</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
4
</td>
<td>
Zone No. 4
</td>
<td>
Shri. Arvind Mali
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9967293796">+91 9967293796</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
5
</td>
<td>
Zone No. 5
</td>
<td>
Shri. Madhav Jagtap
</td>
<td>
<a href="tel:+91 9689931457">+91 9689931457</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<p>
<strong>For Illegal / Unauthorized Advertisements:
</strong>
<p>
<strong>Toll-Free: </strong><a href="tel:18001030222"><strong>1800 1030 222</strong></a>, <a href="tel:02025506676"><strong>020 25506676</strong></a>, <a href="tel:02025506677"><strong>020 25506677</strong></a>
</p>
<p>
<strong>SMS : <a href="tel:9689900002">9689900002</a></strong>
</p>
Department
Summary