The municipal authorities have issued a directive that forbids the erection of hoardings for puja festivities until 3 October. The ban covers all public and private roads, as well as heritage zones, to prevent visual congestion during the upcoming festival period. Businesses and individuals who have installed such displays must dismantle them or move them to permissible locations before the specified date. The move is part of the city’s broader effort to maintain clean streets and preserve cultural landmarks during peak celebrations.
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Kolkata Bans Pooja Hoardings Until 3 October
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has prohibited the display of large advertising hoardings for puja celebrations before 3 October. The decision aims to reduce visual clutter and protect the city’s heritage sites during the festival season. Hoardings erected on roads and public spaces are now required to be removed or relocated after the deadline.
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