There are more than 2,000 illegal hoardings in the suburban areas of Pune city. He further said, “At present, we are paying a license renewal fee to the corporation for one year. We are already paying 18 per cent Goods and Service Tax (GST) to the government, then why should we pay another tax to corporations? We have also challenged ₹222 per square feet rate for putting hoarding in the city.
After that, we will be able to depute agencies to identify illegal hoardings and charge fines for regularising the hoardings as per the 2009 policy.”īalasaheb Ganjave, president of Pune hoarding association said, “Under the ‘one nation one tax’, we have challenged corporations and the state government to charge license fees for putting up hoarding. Therefore, we are not taking any action on hoardings. Langde said, “The case is pending in court from 2018. This is because the state government has assured the Bombay High Court that the Pune hoarding association will not take any corrosive action till court gives final decision. The PMC had floated a tender to identify these hoardings, however the agency hasn’t been finalised yet. The PMC does not have any information regarding illegal hoardings in the city.
For delays beyond six months, the composition amount equals 100 per cent,” added Landge. As per fees for advertisement permits for hoardings- if fees are not paid within the prescribed time, a composition amount equal 25 per cent of the permit fee for delay up to three months and equal to 50 per cent for delay of up to 6 months will be payable. “PMC has also made a provision to regularise hoarding by paying compounding fee.
However, the PMC only receives ₹ 6 crore per annum as revenue from hoarding fees since 2018. Corporation has estimated a revenue of ₹25 to ₹30 crore per annum. According to the 2009 hoarding policy, the city is divided into four zones and the rate for putting up hoarding is ₹222 per square feet. The fine for an illegal hoarding is ₹50,000 and ₹1,000 to 5,000 is the fine for illegal flex, banners and flags.”Īt present, there are 2,200 hoardings located in various parts of the city as per corporation records. Vijay Landge, deputy municipal commissioner (license and sky sign) said, “In order to increase revenue, the PMC commissioner has introduced a new provision in the 2009 hoarding policy. PUNE Public display of commercial or political hoardings, banners and painting on the walls in non-designated areas of the city will invite a hefty fine from property owners as the Pune Municipal Corporation made amends to its advertisement policy.Īccording to officials, if the advertising firm or the owner is unable to pay fine for an illegal hoarding, then the fine will be collected from the owner or property tax holder of that private land.
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