Drive against illegal ads from tomorrow

Non-compliance with the public notice could lead to an FIR.

North Delhi Municipal Corporation has issued a public notice, setting a deadline of three days to dismantle and remove any form of illegal and unauthorised advertisements as part of a planned zero-tolerance policy against such displays.

The notice addresses general public, advertisers and permission holders, occupants of buildings, government departments, residents’ associations and market associations. They have been told to “dismantle and remove all illegal and unauthorised displays, signages, rooftop hoardings, uni-poles, display boards and posters within a period of three days”.

Non-compliance with the public notice could lead to an FIR under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007 that forbids advertisement without requisite permissions from corporation officials.

The campaign will formally commence on Thursday. “Once started, this will be a regular process,” deputy commissioner, advertisement, at North DMC said.

The municipal body has also announced a 12-point strategy to achieve this objective.

Naveed Iqbal

Naveed Iqbal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, and reports from Jammu and Kashmir. With a career spanning over 15 years in frontline journalism, Naveed provides authoritative reporting on the region’s transition, governance, and the socio-political implications of national policies. Expertise Regional Specialization: Based in the Srinagar and New Delhi bureaus, Naveed has spent over a decade documenting the unique challenges of Jammu and Kashmir. Her reporting is distinguished by deep contextual knowledge of the region's post-Article 370, statehood debates, and local electoral politics. Key Coverage Beats: Her extensive body of work covers: Politics & Governance: Tracking the National Conference (NC), PDP, and BJP dynamics, including in-depth coverage of J&K’s first Assembly sessions and Rajya Sabha polls following the reorganization of the state. Internal Security & Justice: Providing rigorous reporting on counter-insurgency operations, terror module investigations, and judicial developments involving political detainees and constitutional rights. Education & Minority Affairs: Highlighting systemic issues such as quota rows in J&K, public service commission reforms, and the challenges faced by minority communities. ... Read More

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