A special drive for the third consecutive day to remove unauthorised banners, posters, and hoardings across the city continued on Thursday and a total of 394 illegal banners were taken down in the city, the officials said. Pics/TMC
The action was taken under the direction of Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, it said
It further said that the drive was carried out by TMC’s Encroachment Department in coordination with various ward's staff
The illegal banners and hoardings are said to spoil the city’s appearance and can pose a safety risk, especially during strong winds, as they are prone to falling and causing accidents, the statement said
On the second day of its special drive, the TMC had said on Wednesday that a total of 422 illegal flex boards and hoardings were removed on the second day of action
The Thane Municipal Corporation had on Tuesday said that it launched a special campaign to remove posters, banners, and illegal signboards across the city. Accordingly, all the posters, banners, and signboards that were dangerously placed on road dividers, pedestrian paths, and trees were taken off
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