Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Nashik Association Alleges Hoarding Approvals Despite ₹2 Crore Dues
An advertising association in Nashik says there may have been problems with how billboard permits were issued.
It says a 2022 tender was meant for 28 sites, but permits were given for more than 40 billboards.
The association also says a company with about ₹2 crore in unpaid dues received permission for 18 new billboards.
It questioned why the project’s estimated cost stayed at ₹25.90 lakh.
The group says 11 illegal hoardings have not been removed.
It also alleges that hoarding locations were shifted at 12 places, even though the rules did not allow this.
The association has asked the municipal commissioner to investigate.
It wants strict action against officials or contractors found responsible.
The Nashik Outdoor and Advertising Texture Association alleged irregularities in the Nashik Municipal Corporation’s Advertisement and License Department.
The association said a 2022 tender covering 28 sites led to permits for more than 40 advertising billboards.
It alleged that a company owing approximately ₹2 crore to the municipal corporation received permission for 18 new billboards.
The association questioned why the estimated cost remained ₹25.90 lakh despite the increased number of billboards.
It also alleged that 11 illegal hoardings remain in place and that permits were shifted at 12 locations despite restrictions.
- Who
- The Nashik Outdoor and Advertising Texture Association, including its office-bearers, made the allegations against contractors and officials connected with the Nashik Municipal Corporation.
- What
- The association alleged irregularities involving billboard permits, unpaid dues, unchanged project estimates, unremoved illegal hoardings and shifted hoarding locations.
- When
- The tender mentioned in the allegations was floated in 2022; the article does not specify when the memorandum was submitted.
- Where
- Nashik, in the Nashik Municipal Corporation area.
- Why
- The association wants a thorough inquiry and action under government regulations against anyone found responsible.
- Tender year
- 2022
- Original tender scope
- 28 hoarding sites
- Permits alleged
- More than 40 advertising billboards
- Outstanding dues
- Approximately ₹2 crore
- New permissions questioned
- 18 billboards
- Estimated cost
- ₹25.90 lakh
- Other alleged violations
- 11 illegal hoardings reportedly remain; relocation or shifting allegedly occurred at 12 locations