In view of the forthcoming Swachchhta Sarvekshan 2021, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has initiated a drive to remove the posters, banners and illegal hoardings and advertisements installed across the National Capital. The civic agency officials on Saturday made awareness about unauthorized signboards and hoarding in the city with market associations.
According to a NDMC official, as per the outdoor Advertisement Policy prior permission to the Chairman, NDMC is required to display any advertisement to public view in any manner.
“Self signages will not be allowed beyond the length of the shop or exceeding 2.5 square meters as per the policy. In case of self-signage’s is having beyond the total area of 2.5 square meter the same is required the prior permission from Chairman, NDMC,” said the official.
In the South Zone of NDMC area, a joint inspection of Sarojini Nagar Market was carried out by a team office bearers of Sarojini Nagar Market Association.
“During inspection thabazari holders were directed to remain in their allowed space and should not go beyond the specific area. Enforcement Inspectors have also been directed to keep a close vigil on such cases,” said the official.
“In view of keeping sanitation and hygiene situation, all thabazari holders were directed to keep dustbin with them otherwise civic agency will take necessary action against them,” he said.
In another drive against illegal hawkers and encroachment, NDMC's teams also removed illegal hawkers and encroachments from Janpath Market, Connaught Place Corridors and Shankar Market in New Delhi area.