The territorial administration will also implement the High Court order banning cut-outs, hoardings, flexi boards featuring living persons, said Minister for Public Works A. Namassivayam here on Saturday.
Political parties, entities, social outfits, fans’ associations and individuals have been asked to remove publicity materials within two days, he told reporters.
If the materials were not removed within the stipulated time, they would be dismantled by designated employees of government departments.
Besides taking criminal proceedings, the cost of dismantling the banners and cut-outs would be sourced from the persons responsible for putting up the material, Mr. Namassivayam, who also holds the portfolio of Local Administration Department, said.
Banners and advertisement boards should be put in designated places after getting permission from the municipalities.
When pointed out that efforts to curb banner menace by the government had not yielded the desired results, he said this time it would be implemented in full force.
To another question on putting up banners by political parties during birthday of leaders, he said a consensus would be evolved on the issue.
The Oulgaret and Puducherry municipalities have generated a combined income of ₹6 lakh from commercial establishments for display of flexi-boards in public places, he said.
On monsoon preparedness, Mr. Namassivayam said he had convened a meeting of officials on Monday to coordinate efforts. Some of the storm water drains were yet to be de-silted and cleaning up work would be expedited in the days to come, he added.
