Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Bombay HC: Officers Failing to Act on Hoardings Face Inquiry
The Bombay High Court is concerned about illegal banners and hoardings.
They're considering making officials who ignore these issues face an investigation.
The court is suggesting that ward-level officers be in charge, and printing shops should make sure permits exist.
Also, every banner should have a QR code to display the owner's info.
If officials do not do their job, the court will consider actions.
The goal is to remove these unauthorized displays to follow the previous order.
The next hearing is set for October 15.
Bombay High Court is addressing non-compliance of orders regarding illegal hoardings.
The court may order departmental inquiries for negligent officials.
Suggestions include ward-level nodal officers and QR codes on banners.
Political parties may be required to file undertakings against unauthorized banners.
Further hearing scheduled for October 15th.
- Who
- Bombay High Court
- What
- Considering action against officials for not addressing illegal hoardings.
- When
- October 15 (further hearing)
- Where
- Bombay
- Why
- To ensure compliance with the 2017 order to remove illegal hoardings and banners.
Court's View
Officials
Illegal Hoardings
Court's View
Concerned about the failure to remove illegal hoardings and banners.
Officials
Potentially resistant to the court's orders or not adequately enforcing them.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Subject
- Illegal Hoardings
- Nodal Officers
- May face inquiry for inaction
- Hearing Date
- October 15
- Action Suggested
- Ward-level nodal officers, print verification, QR codes