A determined Bihar government has unleashed a statewide blitz against illegal hoardings, recovering 20 lakh rupees from 11,000-plus violations in 38 districts’ 264 urban local bodies. The move aims to end the menace plaguing public spaces.
Vijay Kumar Sinha, Deputy CM and Urban Development head, branded illegal advertisers as syndicate-run economic criminals siphoning government revenue. Preparations are underway for stringent action akin to tackling fiscal fraud.
Bhagalpur set a precedent with FIRs on 10 establishments and 19 lakh fines. Darbhanga impounded illegal setups; Muzaffarpur removed 55 hoardings. Begusarai acted on seven removals and 71 notices.
Patna reports 200+ enforcements and 250 notices, led by 59 clearances in Pataliputra and 89 in Kankarbagh. Six zones are under a dedicated campaign focusing on aesthetics, smooth traffic, and citizen safety via methodical site surveys and unipole removals.
Directives from Sinha prompted Patna MC to target 54 agencies defaulting on 107.12 crore ad revenues. Notices demand prompt settlement. This comprehensive effort promises lasting urban renewal, curbing syndicates and reclaiming public realms for legitimate use.