Agartala: Dec 29: In Agartala, the smart city initiative is witnessing a surge in advertisements and banners being put up across the city. However, many of these advertisements are being installed without the permission of the Agartala Municipal Corporation, prompting the mayor to issue a warning.
Under the Smart City project, the Municipal Corporation has been taking various measures to beautify Agartala. However, certain legitimate and illegal companies have been putting up small and large banners, obstructing the city’s aesthetic appeal, without the corporation’s consent. Recently, a cement company had placed an advertisement that covered the city and even spread across the entire state without prior approval. As a result, the Municipal Corporation imposed a fine of ₹4.5 lakh on the company. Despite this, the practice of putting up banners without authorization continues, and new banners are appearing in various parts of the city.
Mayor Dipak Majumdar has acknowledged the issue and mentioned that he too has observed these unauthorized advertisements. He
Mayor warned strict action will be taken against unauthorized advertisements and banners
Agartala: Dec 29: Agartala’s Smart City initiative is facing a challenge with unauthorized advertisements and banners popping up all over the city. Despite the Agartala Municipal Corporation’s efforts to beautify the city, certain companies are installing banners without permission, obstructing the city’s aesthetic appeal ¹.
The issue has caught the attention of Mayor Dipak Majumdar, who has warned that strict action will be taken against those responsible. Recently, a cement company was fined ₹4.5 lakh for putting up unauthorized advertisements across the city and state.
To tackle this issue, the municipal authorities will use CCTV cameras to identify those involved in installing unauthorized banners. The corporation is committed to maintaining the city’s beauty and ensuring that such violations are dealt with effectively.
It’s worth noting that Agartala’s Smart City initiative is part of a larger program aimed at developing 100 cities across India, making them more citizen-friendly and sustainable ². The project includes various measures to improve urban mobility and livability, such as upgrading roads and drainage systems, renovating tourist places, and installing smart energy meters .
assured that strict action would be taken against anyone who continues to install such banners without the corporation’s approval. He further emphasized that those involved in influencing the public through unauthorized advertisements will be identified through CCTV cameras, and appropriate measures will be taken against them. The municipal authorities are committed to maintaining the city’s beauty and ensuring that such violations are effectively deal with.
