The direction regarding removal of unauthorized advertisements devices/ hoardings/ advertisements are contained in the Delhi Outdoor Advertising Policy 2017 of the Municipal Bodies of Delhi (duly approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India). Action is also taken under the provision of Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property (DPDP) Act-2007. In this connection, a policy has been formulated and notified by Department of Urban Development, GNCT of Delhi.  

Moreover, as per section 116 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) or any other agency authorized by the Central Government may seek assistance from the authorities of the State Government and the said State Government shall provide such assistance.  Accordingly, removal of hoardings/ advertisement along National Highways is undertaken by NHAI with continuous assistance of the local administration.

This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

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