Notices Issued to 100 Hoarding Owners for Failing to Renew Licenses; Action Threatened for Non-Compliance
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has issued notices to 100 hoarding owners for failing to renew their annual licenses. The civic body has warned that if the licenses are not renewed by 31st March, the hoardings will be deemed illegal and face strict action, including removal or legal consequences.
This crackdown follows the tragic Kiwale hoarding collapse in April 2023, which resulted in the deaths of five laborers. In response, the PCMC demolished 174 unauthorized hoardings across the city. Currently, there are approximately 1,400 authorized hoardings in Pune, according to the PCMC’s Sky Sign and Licensing Department.
Out of the 100 hoarding owners who failed to renew their licenses, 40 have since applied for renewal, while 60 remain non-compliant. The PCMC has emphasized that all renewals must be completed by the 31st March deadline to avoid penalties.
The Sky Sign and Licensing Department has also been working to meet its revenue target of ₹18 crore for the financial year, with ₹16.67 crore already collected. Additionally, 15 hoarding owners with pending dues ranging from ₹1.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh have been served notices.
Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Thengal has urged hoarding owners to renew their licenses promptly, warning that failure to comply will result in strict action, including the removal of unauthorized hoardings.
