Strict Ban on Unauthorized Banners and Flex Boards on Roadsides and Public Places!
June 24, 2026
Important Warning
Strict Ban on Unauthorized Banners and Flex Boards on Roadsides and Public Places!
In accordance with the strict orders of the Hon'ble High Court and the new circular issued by the Government of Kerala (Dated: 09-09-2026), stringent restrictions have been imposed on publicity campaigns in public places.
📌 Key Guidelines
1
Complete Prohibition:
Placing or displaying any kind of boards, banners, posters, or decorative flags in public places such as roadsides, footpaths, handrails, center medians, and traffic islands by individuals, organizations, political parties, religious institutions, private agencies, or under their leadership is strictly prohibited.
2
Heavy Penalty and Prosecution (₹5,000/- per board):
A fine of exactly ₹5,000/- will be imposed for each unauthorized flex, banner, or board removed. In addition to the fine, the expenses incurred for removing and scientifically disposing of them will be recovered from the responsible parties, and prosecution proceedings will be initiated against them.
3
Personal Responsibility of Secretaries:
Removing unauthorized boards and recovering fines is the personal responsibility of local body secretaries. If there is any laxity in collecting the fines or if zero/nominal amounts are reported, the uncollected amount will be made the personal responsibility of the secretaries and recovered from them.
4
Police Assistance and FIR:
Station House Officers must immediately provide police protection when boards are being removed. Police will register an FIR and take strict action against those who put up unauthorized boards.
5
Scientific Disposal:
The removed flex boards and banners must be scientifically disposed of by local body secretaries exclusively through Haritha Karma Sena or authorized agencies.
🤝 Please obey the law and fully cooperate in keeping public spaces clean and beautiful.
— Local Self-Government Department, Government of Kerala
