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January 21, 2022
After a COVID-19 Positive death has occurred at home, if your Doctor is present at the time of death, the Doctor will declare the time and cause of death and carry out the formalities. If the patient passes away …
Tags: Health & Covid, News
July 31, 2020
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 …
Tags: Civic Services, Greening the Grey
January 14, 2020
The Health Department is an administrative department of MCGM that issues various licenses in consultation with and advice from other technical advisory departments like, Fire Brigade, Health, Engineering, Estate, etc. In view of this it is necessary for Business Establishments to take …
January 14, 2020
Permission for display of advertisements by means of neon-signs, wall paintings or letters on balloons and advertisements on business premises such as shops, showrooms, cinema theatres, petrol pumps and offices, etc. is very much an essential part of business today. …
January 14, 2020
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
January 14, 2020
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, …
Tags: Civic Services
January 14, 2020
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
January 14, 2020
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
October 15, 2019
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
December 4, 2018
Just as how, every five years, the Citizens elect Members of Parliament and Members of the State Legislative Assembly; the Citizens of Mumbai elect Municipal Corporators to the legislative wing of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), every five …
November 13, 2018
Permission for display of advertisement hoardings by means of surface or structure erected on ground or any portion of a roof of a building or on / above the parapet, with characters, letters or illustrations applied thereto and displayed in …
November 24, 2014
The License Department is an administrative department of the MCGM and issues licenses in consultation with and advice from other technical advisory departments like, the Fire Brigade, Health, Engineering, Estates, etc. With a view to safeguard public property and life, the license …
November 24, 2014
In the year 1999 a Disaster Management Cell was set up at the Municipal Head Office with a specific aim of minimizing loss of life and property due to any dangerous situation that might occur anywhere within jurisdiction of the …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
November 24, 2014
The Water Works Department is an Administrative Department of MCGM that issues various Permits in consultation with and advice from other technical advisory departments like Engineering, Assessment & Collection, and the Pest Control Department etc. In view of this, it is necessary …
Tags: Water Matters
November 24, 2014
In view of provisions made under section 313(1)(b)(c) of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, certain projections projected on a street are allowed to be attached to the premises on the ground floor of a building abutting on the Municipal …
November 24, 2014
The Health Department is an administrative department of MCGM that issues MPFA (Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration) license in consultation with and advice from other technical advisory departments like, Health, Engineering, etc. In view of this it is necessary for Establishments to …
November 24, 2014
The Health Department is an administrative department of MCGM that is responsible for registrations of private / public Nursing Homes and Sonography centres. It is mandatory to register with Health department. The applicant must apply to the MOH (Medical Officer, Health) of …
November 24, 2014
In this remarkable rollercoaster we call life there are always ups and downs. Imagine a perfect day in Mumbai, a day when everything goes the way you planned, and on your way home you step in a heap of manure. …
October 28, 2014
When a citizen of Mumbai wishes to initiate a company or business for profit, it is mandatory for him or her to first apply for a registration in the Shops and Establishments department of the Ward office closest to the …
October 22, 2014
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, …
Tags: Civic Services
October 22, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
October 22, 2014
Emergencies relating to fires, building collapses, train accidents, motor accidents, fallen trees and other emergencies where lives are endangered, are attended to by the Fire Department. The services are rendered for free within the Municipal Limits of Greater Mumbai by …
Tags: Disaster Management and Community Resilience
October 22, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
October 14, 2014
The City of Mumbai has 24 Municipal Wards and each Ward has a Garden and Tree Department. The Garden and Trees Department is an Administrative Department that issues various Permits in consultation and advice from other technical advisory departments like Fire Brigade, …
Tags: Greening the Grey
September 29, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
August 14, 2014
Municipal Ward A B C D E F-South F-North G-South G-North H-East H-West K-East K-West L M-East M-West N P-North P-South R-North R-Central R-South S T Name of Contractor KHANDESHWAR TOWING V. V. GARDENS DEV ENGINEERS RATHOD POTTERIES & …
Tags: Greening the Grey
August 5, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
August 5, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
August 5, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
August 5, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
August 5, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
August 5, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
August 5, 2014
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 …
Tags: Civic Services
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