Over 4 lakh posters removed by civic bodies: Delhi CEO

New Delhi, January 15

Over four lakh posters and banners have been removed by the civic bodies in compliance with the model code of conduct enforced in the national capital since January 6, officials said on Wednesday.

Till January 14, a total of 66 entries, including 61 FIRs for defacement, have been lodged for violation of the model code of conduct.

Till now, 110 FIRs have been registered under the Arms Act and 121 people have been arrested while 109.65 kg of narcotics has been seized.

According to Singh, five cases of violations, like misuse of vehicles, violation of loudspeakers, illegal meetings and gratification of electors among others have been recorded till now.

A total of 301 FIRs have been registered under the Excise Act and 309 people have been arrested, he said.

As many as 47 bottles, 318 half, 23,977 quarters of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), 496 bottles, 194 half, 78,739 quarters of country liquor and 107 bottles of beer have been seized. A total of 130 unlicensed arms were seized, while 2,782 licensed arms were deposited.

Meanwhile, another official of the poll body said owners or drivers of 163 auto-rickshaws which were “carrying political advertisement” were prosecuted by the city police under the Motor Vehicles Act.

The police have also seized Rs 53,38,020 in cash while bullion worth Rs 1.17 crore and narcotics worth Rs 3.82 crore have also been seized till now, the officials said.

The Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) Cell has approved two applications of the BJP, six of the AAP and 14 of the Congress, Singh said.

“We have received complaints about some banners and posters still being in place. We have given strict instructions to civic bodies for their removal and urged them to take action against officers concerned,” Singh said. — PTI

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