'Visual Pollution A Shame' : Kerala High Court Issues Detailed Directions On Removal Of Unauthorised Boards,Banners, Hoardings, Flags Etc
1 week, 4 days ago

'Visual Pollution A Shame' : Kerala High Court Issues Detailed Directions On Removal Of Unauthorised Boards,Banners, Hoardings, Flags Etc

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today issued directions declaring installation of unauthorized boards, banners, hoardings, flags, festoons as illegal and liable to fine and penal action. The Court stated that the non-removal of such unauthorized boards, banners, hoardings, flags, festoons shall become the personal responsibility of the Secretaries of the local self-government institutions.Justice. The Court stated that the non-removal of such unauthorized boards, banners, hoardings, flags, festoons shall become the personal responsibility of the Secretaries of the local self-government institutions. Lamenting that policy makers and enforcement officials have not paid attention to this vital aspect, the Court observed : “But, alas, this is one sphere in which policy makers, civil enforcement officials and politicians have failed; and unfortunately political parties - to whom the citizens of this State would normally turn for guidance and leadership - have been the contributors to “visual pollution” and aesthetic violation, compounded by the obvious health and safety risks attached to it, by carelessly, thoughtlessly and without care of its consequences, placing and installing large boards, banners, flags, festoons and such other in every nook and corner of public spaces and streets.

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10- March 16, 2025
1 week ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 10- March 16, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Ajeesh @ Ajeeshkumar v State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw 166 Aanjaly Sandeep Shetty v. Additional Commissioner, 2025 LiveLaw 167 V. Subramanian v Union of India and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 168 K R Harikrishnan v SI of Police, 2025 LiveLaw 169 The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax v. Last Hour Ministry, 2025 LiveLaw 170 Preetha Radhakrishnan v State of …

Kerala HC Warns Of Anarchy And Breach Of Discipline If Govt Servants Violate Govt Orders, Seeks Action On Installing Illegal Hoardings
2 months ago

Kerala HC Warns Of Anarchy And Breach Of Discipline If Govt Servants Violate Govt Orders, Seeks Action On Installing Illegal Hoardings

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the state government to inform the Court as to what action it proposes to take against government servants who were responsible for allegedly installing an illegal and massive hoarding in front of the State Secretariat, despite prohibitory orders passed by it. At this juncture, the Court stated thus, “It is prima facie evident …

Kerala High Court Suggests Creation Of Website To Allow Citizens To Report Construction Of Unauthorised Banners/Boards
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Suggests Creation Of Website To Allow Citizens To Report Construction Of Unauthorised Banners/Boards

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday suggested the creation of a website where citizens can upload complaints about unauthorized boards erected in the State. The amicus curiae Advocate Harish Vasudevan informed the Court that at present, there is no system by which citizens can upload their complaint regarding unauthorised boards erected in public places. The Amicus also informed the Court …

Kerala HC asks State to start a website to upload complaints against illegal hoardings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala HC asks State to start a website to upload complaints against illegal hoardings

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the State government to start a website where complaints against illegal hoardings and flags put up in public places can be uploaded. Justice Devan Ramachandran also asked the government to give the details of the authorities responsible for taking action to resolve such complaints in the website. When cases against the unauthorised boards …

Kerala High Court Orally Warns Of Action Against People Making 'Personal Attack' On Judge For Ordering Removal Of Unauthorised Flex Boards
3 months ago

Kerala High Court Orally Warns Of Action Against People Making 'Personal Attack' On Judge For Ordering Removal Of Unauthorised Flex Boards

Live Law  

While hearing a 2018 plea concerning installation of unauthorized boards/banners in public places, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday orally warned of action against people who believe they can attack a Judge for passing orders in the matter. The Court said that they don't want such people to interfere with the ongoing mission of clearing the State of unauthorised installations …

Kerala HC directs police chief to probe into unauthorised hoardings in city
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala HC directs police chief to probe into unauthorised hoardings in city

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on June 27 directed the District Police Chief to inquire into the erection of unauthorised hoardings in the city, especially on traffic signs such as no-parking boards, and to identify those behind such acts and file a report. The court issued the directive when petitions seeking removal of unauthorised boards and banners from public places came …

Prevent "Visual Pollution", Citizens Have Right To Pleasing Environment: Kerala High Court Orders Penalty On Unauthorized Banners
1 year, 4 months ago

Prevent "Visual Pollution", Citizens Have Right To Pleasing Environment: Kerala High Court Orders Penalty On Unauthorized Banners

Live Law  

Emphasizing on the need to discuss and prevent "visual pollution" of the environment, the Kerala High Court today directed the Committees, which were formed to tackle the issues of unauthorized boards and banners, to impose a penalty of Rs. It is the right of a citizen to have a pleasing environment and any action by the perpetrator to defy this …

Constitute Committees To Check Unauthorised Use Of Banners And Boards In Public Places: Kerala High Court To State
2 years, 5 months ago

Constitute Committees To Check Unauthorised Use Of Banners And Boards In Public Places: Kerala High Court To State

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday ordered setting up of committees at the level of every Local-Self Government Institution to tackle the issue of putting of illegal boards and banners in the state.Directing the Local Self Department's Secretary to issue immediate orders, Justice Devan Ramachandran ordered that the primary committees shall comprise of the following:- Secretary of the Local. The …

Directions To Remove Illegal Banners & Flags Of Political Parties : Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay At Being Accused Of Having Agenda
2 years, 6 months ago

Directions To Remove Illegal Banners & Flags Of Political Parties : Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay At Being Accused Of Having Agenda

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court, on Friday, pulled up the Government for its failure to implement the directions for removal of illegal flags and banners erected along the highways in the State by various political parties. A bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran expressed his distress on the allegations that the High Court is aligning with certain political parties while passing orders.The …

"Illegal Installations Made By A Particular Political party On National Highway" : Kerala High Court On "Bharat Jodo Yatra" Flags, Banners
2 years, 6 months ago

"Illegal Installations Made By A Particular Political party On National Highway" : Kerala High Court On "Bharat Jodo Yatra" Flags, Banners

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court, on Thursday, took a critical view of the flags and banners erected along the highways in the State as part of the "Bharat Jodo Yatra" led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.The Court expressed dismay that the authorities have not removed the banners, boards and flags erected in violation of the earlier directions.At the request of the …

Authorities "Afraid" To Act Against Illegal Flag-Masts Erected By Political Parties: Kerala High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Authorities "Afraid" To Act Against Illegal Flag-Masts Erected By Political Parties: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday reiterated its previous observation regarding permanent flag-masts being illegal as per the provisions of the Land Conservancy Act, and expressed its hope that the Government would come out with a policy of removing old masts and inhibiting the erection of new ones in its place.Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that, "solely because they are put …

'Illegal Permanent Flag Masts Put Up By Political Parties, Unions Attract Nothing But A Blind Eye': Kerala HC Seeks State Response
2 years, 7 months ago

'Illegal Permanent Flag Masts Put Up By Political Parties, Unions Attract Nothing But A Blind Eye': Kerala HC Seeks State Response

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the State to explain how and in what manner it planned to deal with the existing permanent flag masts on various roads and public spaces, mostly erected by vested interests. While seeking suggestions from competent authorities on how to regulate and remove such installations, Justice Devan Ramachandran criticised the political parties and unions …

Kerala High Court Asks State To Expressly Prohibit Illegal Installations On Pedestrian Handrails Or Any Such Utilities
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Asks State To Expressly Prohibit Illegal Installations On Pedestrian Handrails Or Any Such Utilities

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday asked the State to issue an additional circular or a clarificatory circular specifically communicating that the illegal erection of flag poles and The Kerala High Court on Thursday asked the State to issue an additional circular or a clarificatory circular specifically communicating that the illegal erection of flag poles and This direction was issued …

'There Can't Be Two Laws; One For The Powerful, Another For The Ordinary' : Kerala HC Pulls Up State Over Illegal Flag Posts By Political Parties
3 years, 1 month ago

'There Can't Be Two Laws; One For The Powerful, Another For The Ordinary' : Kerala HC Pulls Up State Over Illegal Flag Posts By Political Parties

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday lashed out at the State government for its incapability to prevent unauthorised flag masts being erected at different parts of the State by political parties, despite its specific and repeated orders against the same.Justice Devan Ramachandran reiterated that every flag post put up without the requisite permission is illegal and that influential people should. …

Unauthorised Flagposts, Boards & Banners To Be Removed Within 30 Days : Kerala High Court Issues Further Directions
3 years, 2 months ago

Unauthorised Flagposts, Boards & Banners To Be Removed Within 30 Days : Kerala High Court Issues Further Directions

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued a set of further directions to ensure that no new unauthorised flag posts, banners or boards are installed in the State and to remove the already existing ones within a period of 30 days.Justice Devan Ramachandran found it imperative to notify such guidelines after observing that people had fallen back to their lackadaisical …

Prosecute, penalise those erecting illegal flag poles: HC to Kerala government
3 years, 3 months ago

Prosecute, penalise those erecting illegal flag poles: HC to Kerala government

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: With the 10 days given by it for voluntary removal of illegal flag masts erected across the state coming to an end, the Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the government to invoke provisions of Land Conservancy Act against all flag poles -- which number 42,337 -- in Kerala. On Thursday, the state government told Justice Devan Ramachandran that …

Unauthorised Flag Posts In Public Spaces Erected By Political Bodies: Kerala High Court Seeks State Response
3 years, 5 months ago

Unauthorised Flag Posts In Public Spaces Erected By Political Bodies: Kerala High Court Seeks State Response

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday slammed the practice of political entities setting up flag posts in public spaces without obtaining the requisite permission from the concerned authorities. Justice Devan Ramachandran issued notice to the State and sought its response in the matter while remarking:"The one question that crosses the mind of this court is how an entity is allowed …

Without Stringent Action, Malice Of Unauthorized Boards/Banners/Flags Can Never Be Rooted From Our Streets: Kerala HC
4 years ago

Without Stringent Action, Malice Of Unauthorized Boards/Banners/Flags Can Never Be Rooted From Our Streets: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to ensure no unauthorized boards, banners and hoardings are put up in public places. Expressing his displeasure at the inaction in removing these objects, despite 25 Orders, a Single Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran stated, "There is no doubt that, unless the Authorities take stringent action, the malice of unauthorized …

No defacement of natural resources, public or private properties by political parties: Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu govt
6 years ago

No defacement of natural resources, public or private properties by political parties: Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu govt

Firstpost  

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked the Tamil Nadu government to inform within two weeks about the steps taken regarding prevention of defacement of natural resources like hills, mountains, rocks and public places New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday told the Tamil Nadu government that defacement of public places cannot be allowed by political parties with A …

Illegal Flex Boards/Hoardings/Billboards/Flags: Kerala HC Issues Ultimatum To Local Self Government Institutions [Read Order]
6 years ago

Illegal Flex Boards/Hoardings/Billboards/Flags: Kerala HC Issues Ultimatum To Local Self Government Institutions [Read Order]

Live Law  

Taking serious note of the blatant violation and non-compliance of its previous orders, the High Court of Kerala has issued a final ultimatum to all local self-government institutions in the state. The new directions issued by the court require urgent action by officers concerned to remove all illegal flex boards/hoardings/billboards/flags within 10 days. The court took notice of the fact …

Illegal Hoardings/Flex boards: Kerala HC Directs Local Self Government Institutions To Initiate Removal; Issues Guidelines [Read Order]
6 years, 6 months ago

Illegal Hoardings/Flex boards: Kerala HC Directs Local Self Government Institutions To Initiate Removal; Issues Guidelines [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala, through Justice Devan Ramachandran, has directed Local Self Government Institutions to take proactive steps in removing illegal hoardings and flex boards all across the state on a war footing. The court had, on an earlier occasion, directed the Chief Secretary and Secretary for Local Self Government Institutions, by way of an affidavit, to explain the …

Illegal Hoardings/Flex Boards Despite Advertisement Code In Force: Kerala HC Pulls Up Govt Bodies [Read Order]
6 years, 7 months ago

Illegal Hoardings/Flex Boards Despite Advertisement Code In Force: Kerala HC Pulls Up Govt Bodies [Read Order]

Live Law  

The influence and power of individuals and entities who indulge in such illegal activities cannot occlude the vision of the Authorities who are enjoined to act for the larger interests of the society, says the courtThe High Court of Kerala, through Justice Devan Ramachandran, has issued a directive calling upon the Chief Secretary of the State and Secretary for Local …

Illegal Hoardings/Flex Boards Despite Advertisement Code In Force: Kerala HC Pulls Up Govt Bodies [Read Order]
6 years, 7 months ago

Illegal Hoardings/Flex Boards Despite Advertisement Code In Force: Kerala HC Pulls Up Govt Bodies [Read Order]

Live Law  

The influence and power of individuals and entities who indulge in such illegal activities cannot occlude the vision of the Authorities who are enjoined to act for the larger interests of the society, says the courtThe High Court of Kerala, through Justice Devan Ramachandran, has issued a directive calling upon the Chief Secretary of the State and Secretary for Local …

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