The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has taken decisive action against the defacement of public property, imposing a fine of Rs 10,000 on a violator for illegally pasting posters on the Ulubari footbridge. This move signals the civic body's renewed resolve to uphold urban cleanliness and strictly enforce regulations against unauthorised advertisements.
The incident, which saw commercial or promotional material affixed without permission to the public thoroughfare, prompted immediate intervention from GMC authorities. Illegal poster pasting and graffiti not only mar the visual appeal of the city but also contribute to environmental clutter, often requiring significant public resources for removal. Such acts are a direct violation of municipal bylaws designed to preserve the aesthetic integrity of Guwahati's infrastructure and public spaces.
Officials within the GMC have indicated that this penalty serves as a stern warning to others contemplating similar actions. The corporation has been actively working to curb visual pollution across the city, aiming to ensure that public amenities like footbridges, flyovers, and walls remain clean and free from unsolicited advertisements. This particular fine underscores the GMC's commitment to creating a more orderly and visually pleasing urban environment for its residents, with further enforcement actions expected to deter future infringements.
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