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The order famous that show boards/supplies erected on buildings in public locations are extremely vulnerable to break down resulting in deadly accidents and accidents to pedestrians and commuters | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In an order, District Collector-cum-Chairman of the Puducherry Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) A. Kulothungan mentioned the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a extreme climate warning indicating the formation of two separate low-pressure areas/depressions over the Bay of Bengal coast, considerably impacting Puducherry and Yanam areas of Puducherry district.
The ban on set up of all varieties of publicity supplies that poses a risk to public security will probably be in power until November 8 or till the extreme climate warning is formally withdrawn by the IMD and subsequent instructions from the PDMA.
“The forecast signifies an imminent risk of heavy to very heavy rainfall, excessive velocity gales round 55 KMPH, and potential flooding, which constitutes a “threatening catastrophe state of affairs” as outlined beneath part (2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. All varieties of publicity supplies regardless of their measurement needs to be eliminated,” the order mentioned.
The order famous that show boards/supplies erected on buildings in public locations are extremely vulnerable to break down resulting in deadly accidents and accidents to pedestrians and commuters. Besides, the collapse of such buildings might hinder motion of visitors and trigger destruction to public property, together with energy distribution networks.
Mr. Kulothungan mentioned the Commissioners of Municipalities, Commune Panchayats, and heads of Public Works Department and Police Stations have been directed to represent particular groups to watch compliance, and in case of non-compliance of the order, take away such supplies.
“The price of removing will probably be recovered from those that have put in the show materials. As the order was issued beneath the Disaster Management Act, the penalty for violation will probably be large. The authorities on Saturday itself began eradicating banners and cutouts,“ he mentioned.
The Collector has appealed to all political events, organisations and public usually to adjust to the order to keep away from any rain-related catastrophe.
Published – October 25, 2025 01:28 pm IST
