Ban on illegal hoardings, flexes to be strictly implemented, says Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
So far, over 59,000 flexes have been removed by the BBMP, 134 complaints, and 40 FIRs have been registered in connection to illegal hoardings.
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Shivakumar also stated that no political party or organisation will be allowed to install flexes in Bengaluru. (File Photo) Just days after the Karnataka High Court came down heavily on the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the state government for failing to curb illegal flex hoardings despite a ban being in place, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar Tuesday announced that the ban on illegal hoardings will henceforth be implemented strictly.
Speaking to media persons, Shivakumar said, “The illegal hoardings are an eyesore in Bengaluru. As per Karnataka HC directions, we will immediately begin a crackdown on these hoardings from today. I was supposed to take this decision within a month of assuming office, but it did not happen due to various reasons.”
Shivakumar also stated that no political party or organisation will be allowed to install flexes in Bengaluru. He, however, added that a policy will soon be formulated that will grant limited permission for installing flexes. “All unauthorised hoardings including political, birthday wishes, obituaries, etc will be strictly banned. Even flexes and posters with my photo will be banned and the offenders will be dealt with as per law,” said Shivakumar.
So far, over 59,000 flexes have been removed by the BBMP, 134 complaints, and 40 FIRs have been registered in connection to illegal hoardings.
Recently, the HC warned the government of strict action and ordered it to submit a report on steps taken to curb the menace of illegal hoarding in the state capital. The HC slammed the authorities for ‘failing’ to curb illegal flexes, banners, and hoardings across the city despite the Court banning them way back in 2018.
“Do you need a five-year plan to stop people from erecting illegal banners, are you waiting for an auspicious moment to remove unauthorised banners?” the HC bench comprising Justices Prasanna B Varale and MGS Kamal asked.
As per the directions of the HC, offenders including the civic body will be fined Rs 50,000.
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