Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 15: In order to maintain the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of the city, the enforcement and revenue wing of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today conducted a comprehensive anti-defacement drive.
The drive was conducted on the directions of Commissioner, JMC and under the direct supervision of Joint Commissioner (R&E) and Deputy Commissioner (North/South).
The operation was carried out in key areas, including Bikram Chowk to Panama Chowk via University Road and from Panama Chowk to Railway Station and Trikuta Nagar.
The drive, a crucial part of the ongoing anti-defacement campaign, aimed to remove unauthorized banners, posters and advertisements that disfigure public walls, electricity poles, buildings, flyovers and footpaths.
This initiative is in strict accordance with the provisions of the J&K Public Property Act, 1985 and is a response to numerous complaints regarding the defacement and disfigurement of public spaces.
During the drive, the JMC enforcement teams systematically removed a large number of illegal hoardings, flex boards and other advertising material.
The drive is part of a scheduled action plan to address the issue of visual pollution and restore the civic aesthetics of Jammu.
The JMC urges all citizens, commercial establishments and organizations to cooperate by refraining from putting up unauthorized advertisements.
Violators will face strict action as per the law.
The JMC remains dedicated to creating a cleaner, more beautiful and well-organized city for all its residents and visitors.
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