Media owners to now submit media structure stability reports every year
Local bodies ordered to remove all illegal media, and also impose ‘polluter pays’ charge for removal of the media
Industry sources suggest the policy is likely to be launched within the next 10 days
The mishap that claimed lives was apparently caused by poor handling of the removal of the hoarding structures
With no provision for large size hoardings, the city trade owners find it hard to garner business in the city
The new policy has segregated the city into four zones permitting different formats considering public access, the environment, traffic safety and aesthetic factors of the city
The media owners view this step as key to ushering in fair business practices, regulation of business, and declutter of the city landscape
The Court has observed that the media should be erected only in the specific locations permitted by the concerned local bodies
The civic body in its notice issued for the removal of illegal outdoor advertising sites and structures has proposed penalty of Rs 10,000 fine or a...
No interim stay to BBMP order to stop outdoor advertising in Bengaluru for one year