District administration cracks the whip on posters

COIMBATORE: A day after the announcement of poll dates for the 17th Lok Sabha election, the district management has directed civic body officials to remove posters, hoardings, banners and wall paintings of all political parties across the district because the model code of conduct kicks in.

“We have directed officials from town panchayats, village panchayats, 3 municipalities and corporation to act immediately. Besides, 90 groups were shaped to observe expenditure of political parties,” an professional concerned in the process stated, including, “now we have planned to finish the removal process within 48 hours.”

Works to remove political posters and banners have already commenced at 2,000 puts including Hosur Road and close to district collectorate, some other officer stated.

Meanwhile, there's a provision below the tips of Election Commission of India, in which political parties may do wall painting in Village panchayats after acquiring No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from both returning officer of the constituency and proprietor of the construction, stated the professional.