Navi Mumbai: Following the enforcement of the model code of conduct for the municipal corporation election, Panvel City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has removed 2,783 illegal banners from the areas of four ward offices. Around 620 advertisements installed at bus stops and other places have either been removed or covered up. As many as 1,191 banners were removed under the Kharghar ward. Similarly, 510 banners were removed under Kalamboli ward office, 760 under Kamothe ward office and 322 under Panvel ward office. The PCMC has warned stringent action against any violation of the code of conduct. The PCMC has 20 wards under the panel system and will elect 78 corporators. Four corporators each will be elected from 18 wards and three each from the remaining two wards. The election is scheduled to be held on Jan 15, 2026.
