Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Kolkata Mayor Mandates NOCs for Government Ad Hoardings
The mayor of Kolkata has made a new rule: any government department that wants to put up an advertisement, like on a big sign, must first get permission from the city government (KMC).
This includes the police and even the Metro.
The city wants to make sure it gets the money from these ads and also protect old, important buildings.
So, ads can't go on them, and buildings with ads need to prove they're safe.
Kolkata Mayor mandates No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from KMC for government advertisement hoardings.
This rule applies to state and central government bodies, including Kolkata Police and Metro Railway.
The policy aims to prevent revenue loss from advertisements.
No advertisement hoardings are allowed on heritage buildings.
Structural stability certificates are required for private hoardings.
- Who
- Kolkata Mayor Firahd Hakim and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
- What
- Kolkata Mayor mandates NOCs from KMC for government advertisement hoardings.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the new policy is in effect.
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To prevent revenue loss and ensure safety and regulations for advertisements.
KMC
Government Departments
Advertising Control
KMC
Advertisements need regulation and approval for revenue collection.
Government Departments
Government departments have traditionally managed their own advertising.
- Mayor
- Firhad Hakim
- City
- Kolkata
- Governing Body
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- Requirement
- NOC for Ads
- Affected entities
- State and Central Govt. Departments
