New Delhi: Delhi govt will register FIRs against those putting up illegal posters and hoardings on public property and intensify cleanliness drives across govt premises and adjoining areas ahead of Diwali, chief minister Rekha Gupta said Friday.At a review meeting at Delhi Secretariat, Gupta directed heads of departments to crack down on defacement of public spaces and ensure the removal of garbage, debris and clutter from govt buildings and their surroundings.“FIRs will be registered under the relevant law against those defacing Delhi by putting up illegal posters and hoardings on public properties. Additionally, all govt premises and adjoining areas will be cleared of garbage and debris to ensure cleanliness ahead of Diwali,” Gupta said.The chief minister asked senior officials to conduct field inspections and ensure roads, intersections, flyovers, markets, residential areas and other public spaces remain clean and adequately lit during the festive season.Expressing displeasure over unauthorised posters and banners, Gupta directed their immediate removal from roads, flyovers, pillars, govt buildings and markets. Action will be taken under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007, against those responsible, officials said.She also called for regular cleaning drives, measures to control road dust and prompt action to address staff shortages.
