Patna, March 7: The Bihar government has initiated a crackdown on illegal hoardings across the state. In 264 urban bodies across 38 districts, authorities have registered over 11,000 cases, recovering approximately ₹20 lakh in fines.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Vijay Kumar Sinha, stated that the department is prepared to treat advertisers who install illegal banners and posters as economic offenders, akin to those who embezzle state revenue. These individuals are reportedly forming syndicates in various cities, causing significant revenue losses to the government.
In recent days, the Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation has filed cases against 10 establishments for illegal hoardings, collecting fines exceeding ₹19 lakh. Meanwhile, the Darbhanga Municipal Corporation has removed illegal hoardings and seized all related materials. In the Muzaffarpur area, approximately 55 illegal hoardings have been dismantled by the municipal authorities.
Additionally, the Begusarai Municipal Corporation has removed seven illegal hoardings and issued notices against 71 others. The campaign against remaining illegal hoardings across the state is ongoing.
In the Patna region, authorities have taken action against over 200 illegal hoardings, with more than 250 notices issued for their removal. The highest number of illegal hoardings removed has been in the Patliputra area, totaling 59, while 89 notices have been served in the Kankarbagh area.
The Patna Municipal Corporation is prioritizing the beautification of the city, traffic management, and public safety by conducting a special campaign to remove illegal hoardings and banners across all six zones of the municipal area. A scientific survey is being conducted at identified sites to systematically remove unipoles and hoardings.
Following the Deputy Chief Minister’s directives, the Patna Municipal Corporation has adopted a stringent approach towards revenue collection, launching significant actions against the city’s advertising agencies. A total of 54 advertising agencies owe substantial dues to the corporation, with notices issued for payment. According to reports, the total outstanding amount for advertisements is ₹107.12 crore.
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