BMC Fines Agencies ₹50,000 for Unauthorized ‘To-Let’ Posters Across Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has levied fines of Rs 50,000 each on three agencies for displaying ‘To-Let’ posters on city walls.

BMC, through its official X handle (formerly Twitter), stated, “Penalties of Rs 50,000(each) & FIRs filed against these 3 agencies for affixing massive (To-let) posters across the city walls, poles, etc.”

Team BMC imposed penalty of
Rs 50,000(each) & FIR filed against these 3 agencies for affixing massive (To-let) posters across the city walls, poles, etc.#BhubaneswarFirst pic.twitter.com/r3eBXd3MSp

— BMC (@bmcbbsr) December 11, 2023

Sources reveal that fraudsters misused such posters to deceive people, extracting money after providing accommodation. This practice not only tarnishes the city’s aesthetics but also poses a threat to residents. BMC aims to curb this by imposing fines and filing FIRs.

The civic body has urged citizens to refrain from putting ‘To-Let’ posters on city walls and poles to maintain the city’s beauty and prevent fraudulent activities.