Trees are a blessing in this city, but can also be a burden for Citizens. For instance, a fallen branch of a tree can cause major damage to property, traffic obstructions and even a loss of life. To avoid such …
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As per Section 191 (A) and 191 (B) of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act 1888, it is mandatory to have a Licence to keep a dog. MCGM Dog Licences and their renewal are now available online through the MCGM …
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Trade Licenses are issued by the License Department of the MCGM which is an administrative department of the Municipal Corporation and issues licenses in consultation with and advice from other technical advisory departments like, the Fire Brigade, Health, Engineering, Estate, …
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Upon the Death of a family member it is the responsibility of other family members to take care of all the legalities. The foremost legal document required upon a person’s death is the Death Certificate. A Death Certificate is important …
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The birth of a child is an occasion for joy and celebration yet also involves the completion of certain legal formalities and documentation. The issuing of a Birth Certificate is among the most important of these as it serves as …
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The City of Greater Mumbai is known for many great feats and is one of the most populated cities of India. Increase in population leads to an increase in the use of motor vehicles that occupy the roads of Mumbai …
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For administrative purposes, Greater Mumbai is divided into 24 Wards. These Wards are named alphabetically and also by their location. Each Ward is headed by an Assistant Municipal Commissioner. By getting familiar with your local Ward Office, and knowing which …
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Certain trades like restaurants, sweetmeat stores, pan shops, bakeries etc are controlled by the Public Health Department by imposing requirement of licenses under section 394 of BMC Act as well as under provisions of Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, …
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The Garden & Trees Department is an Administrative Department of MCGM that issues various Permits/Permissions in consultation with and advice from other technical advisory departments like the Fire Brigade, Maintenance, and Engineering Department etc. In case a Public Garden or Playground is …
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Citizens can lodge complaints related to solid waste management, drainage, storm water drain, roads & traffic, factories, license issues, water supply, pest control, buildings, encroachment, etc., by the methods enlisted below. The City is divided into 24 Municipal Wards each …
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The Citizens of Mumbai can now report their inconveniences and problems related to potholes by simply downloading a Pothole Reporting Application initiated by the MCGM, to bring transparency into its operations, as regards pothole reporting. The Pothole Tracking Application is …
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Bombay was the first British Indian possession, which came as a part of the royal dowry in 1661 to King Charles II of England on his marriage to the Portuguese princess, Infanta Catherine de Braganza. Ironically enough, Bombay also set …
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The Environment Sanitation and Project Department of the MCGM is now known as Environment Department. This department is divided into three divisions and deals with various activities as follows: 1) Enforcement: Hotels RMC plants, conclusion sites, swimming pools and other …
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Mumbai is the financial capital of India and requires a strong Administrative Body to ensure that it runs like a well-oiled machine. Mumbai’s Civic Governance is looked after by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), which is led by …
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Mumbai is the commercial capital of India, and as we journey across the city, either for work or for personal engagements, we are often amazed by the marvel called Mumbai. On the other hand, there is a lot we witness …
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Many of us consider dogs to be man’s best friend, and a good number of citizens especially empathize with strays and encourage them by feeding them and offering shelter. While sometimes, stray dogs may be a nothing more than a …
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The Pest Control Department comes under the Insecticides Branch of MCGM. All the duties decided by the Insecticides Officers are executed by the respective Ward’s Pest Control Officer (P.C.O.). The main duty of the department is to control vector (mosquito …
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Citizen Facilitation Centres (CFCs) have been established in all the 24 Wards of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), so as to give Civic Services to the Citizens quickly and easily. Citizen Facilitation Centres are situated on the ground …
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This is a basic step by step explanation on how to file an RTI Application and, if no action is taken, how to escalate the situation by filing an Appeal. How to File an RTI Application: Step 1 …