Patna, 22 February (ABN) The Patna Municipal Corporation is running a special campaign to remove illegal hoardings and banners in all six wards under its jurisdiction, prioritizing the city's beautification, traffic flow, and public safety. A survey is being conducted at designated locations using a scientific approach to remove unipole and hoardings. Strict action is being taken against advertisements, unipole, and hoardings installed without permission at public places, roadsides, electric poles, government buildings, private buildings, or other locations within the Patna Municipal Corporation area.

Notices are being issued and hoardings are being removed from private buildings with roofs and walls in the Patna Municipal Corporation area that have been installed without legal permission. Those with pending dues are being directed to deposit the amount soon. The campaign is also being run at night, considering the densely populated areas.

Patna Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena has given clear instructions to all officers to ensure impartial and strict action without any pressure. No activity that harms the city's image will be tolerated.

The Patna Municipal Corporation has taken a tough stance on revenue collection, launching a major crackdown on the city's advertising agencies. A total of 54 advertising agencies owe the corporation a significant amount, and notices have been sent for payment. According to statistics, the total pending amount for advertisements is Rs 1,07,12,53,737.

All relevant agencies have been given strict instructions to pay their dues soon, failing which the Patna Municipal Corporation may take legal action and blacklisting under the PDR Act. The Patna Municipal Corporation administration has appealed to citizens and advertising agencies to install advertising material only after obtaining prior permission in accordance with the rules.