Karachi administration has ordered the removal of oversized advertising billboards and gantries across District Central following directives from the Karachi Commissioner.
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Deputy Commissioner (DC) Central has instructed the relevant Town Municipal Commissioners to ensure that large advertising structures are removed within the prescribed deadlines.
Under the order, rooftop billboards measuring between 30 and 90 feet must be removed. Ground-mounted billboards measuring between 15 and 45 feet have also been included in the removal drive.
The administration has further directed that all gantries installed across District Central be removed within 15 days.
Rooftop and Ground-Mounted Billboards Targeted
The order covers oversized advertising structures installed at different locations across District Central.
Rooftop billboards measuring 30 to 90 feet have been identified for removal, along with ground-mounted advertising boards measuring 15 to 45 feet.
The directive forms part of the administration’s efforts to implement the Karachi Commissioner’s instructions regarding large advertising structures.
Town Municipal Commissioners Directed to Act
DC Central has issued instructions to the relevant Town Municipal Commissioners to carry out the removal operation.
The officials concerned have been directed to ensure that the identified billboards and gantries are removed in accordance with the order.
The administration has also instructed the relevant authorities to submit a compliance report after completing the removal process.
Gantries Must Be Removed Within 15 Days
According to the order, all gantries in District Central must be removed within 15 days.
The deadline places responsibility on the relevant municipal authorities to complete the task and report their compliance to the administration.
The order does not specify the total number of billboards or gantries to be removed, nor does it provide a complete list of affected locations.
The progress of the operation will depend on implementation by the concerned municipal authorities.
