
BBMP Chief instructs officials to file FIRs against unauthorised advertisements
The Hindu
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has directed officials to take strict action against unauthorised advertisements across BBMP limits. He instructed officials to file FIRs against those responsible for installing illegal advertisements in Bengaluru.
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has directed officials to take strict action against unauthorised advertisements across BBMP limits. He instructed officials to file FIRs against those responsible for installing illegal advertisements in Bengaluru.
“All unauthorised advertisements in BBMP’s eight zones must be removed immediately, and necessary steps should be taken to prevent their future installation,” Mr. Giri Nath said.
The BBMP earlier urged citizens to help the body in identifying such illegal hoardings by sending photographs to 9480683939 or calling the helpline at 1533.

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