Patna: The Patna Municipal Corporation has launched a special enforcement drive to curb the pasting of banners and posters on walls, dividers and other public spaces, warning that violators will face fines and legal action.
Officials said the campaign was aimed at preserving Patna’s cleanliness and visual appeal, following extensive beautification efforts undertaken in recent years. Prominent city walls and public structures have been adorned with Madhubani paintings, decorative murals and artwork reflecting Bihar’s historical and cultural heritage, giving the capital a distinct artistic identity.
However, the civic body said these initiatives were being undermined by coaching institutes, commercial establishments and other organisations that routinely paste promotional banners and posters on public walls, electricity poles and road dividers.
According to municipal officials, areas such as Boring Road, Patna Junction and several major intersections have been particularly affected. “Once a single poster appears, many more follow, and soon the entire stretch looks cluttered and unsightly,” an official said.
Taking a firm stance, municipal commissioner Yashpal Meena has directed executive officers of all zones to carry out intensive enforcement drives in their respective areas. He has instructed officials to take strict action against anyone found damaging public property.
The corporation said violators would be proceeded against under the Bihar Municipal Act and fined accordingly. “No individual or institution will be spared if found defacing public places,” the civic body said in a statement.
Residents have also been urged to support the campaign. The corporation has appealed to citizens to report illegally placed banners and posters by calling its toll-free helpline number 155304.
Officials emphasised that maintaining cleanliness and beauty in the city was a shared responsibility. “Keeping Patna clean is not just the job of the administration,” the statement said. “Every citizen must play a role by respecting public property and discouraging such practices.”
