India, Nov. 12 -- The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has taken strict legal action after unauthorised banners, posters, and flex boards were found displayed at bus stops in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area, defacing public property.

Officials said several of these advertisements were installed at the Shri Hotel Chowk bus stop without the corporation's permission.

Following directions from PMPML's chairman and managing director Pankaj Deore, on November 8, 2025, a formal complaint was filed at Sangvi Police Station under Section 3 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995.

Commenting on the issue, Deore said, "Putting up advertisements, banners, or posters at PMPML bus stops or shelters without offi...