Mr. KTR has directed the GHMC to pull down all illeagle publicity materials that disfigure the city. Inspite of the orders of the High Court, the members of union party are the violators, electing posters and banners. The HMR chief informed Mr.KCR that the members of the TRS party occupied most public space in Hyderabad including the metro pillars.
There upon Mr.KCR has directed that the posters to be taken down including his own posters,yet no concrete steps have so far been taken. The situation in this regard change from bad to worse especially on the birthdays of leaders. As per the prohibition of obscene, objectionable banners and advertisement act of 1997.
“whoever affixes to or inscribes or exihibits on any place open to public view, any objectionable advertisements shall be punished with imprisionment of either discription for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which shall not be less than Rs.2000 and extend to Rs.5000.” The act also empowers the police officials to remove the posters.