NDMC issues warnings to illegal hoardings at Connaught Place, Khan Market

NEW DELHI: Taking stern measures against illegal, oversized signages and hoardings installed without permission, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) issued a legal notice to shop owners of Connaught Place and Khan Market. 

As per NDMC, the warning has been issued to the owners in its jurisdiction for the violation of Delhi Outdoor Advertising Policy, 2017. 

The notice reads, “All advertisements in the NDMC area are governed by the provisions of Delhi Outdoor Advertisement Policy (DOAP), 2017. In case of violation, any unauthorised advertisement will attract penalty for each day, the amount of which will be decided by the NDMC chairman. Accordingly, the competent authority has approved that penalties may be levied on devices (LDC, LEDs), flex signage installed outside shops without permission or beyond sanctioned size".

According to sources, NDMC might impose an extra penalty, other than the fixed charges to those served notices.