Kerala High Court allows ‘last chance’ to local bodies to clean out illegal flex boards
The Kerala High Court has issued a stern warning to local government bodies to remove all unauthorized flex boards and hoardings from public spaces. The court criticized authorities for neglecting their duties and ordered immediate action to clear public infrastructure of illegal displays.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing issues with urban governance, public safety, and the enforcement of environmental and aesthetic regulations in Indian public spaces.
The Kerala High Court has asked the State Chief Secretary to file a statement on the action taken regarding the alleged violations of court directives concerning unauthorised flex hoardings in the State.
The court cautioned the Joint Directors of Urban Affairs and Secretaries of the Local Self-Government Institutions against strict action if violations continued. The Bench remarked that it would be a ‘sheer mockery’ of the court if the authorities vested with jurisdiction over this matter ‘slumbered’ over their duties. It ordered all the Secretaries of the Local Self-Government Institutions to ensure that the territories under them are cleared out and that no further installations are allowed by ‘any class of persons.’
Justice Devan Ramachandran was considering a report by the Amicus Curiae regarding the installation of unauthorised flex boards, banners, posters and flags in public places across various parts of the State.
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