PIL in Karnataka High Court Seeks Removal of Illegal LED Hoardings in Bengaluru

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Karnataka High Court seeking the removal of illegal hoardings and commercial LED advertisement boards in Bengaluru.

The petitioner alleged that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and the Greater Bengaluru Authority are attempting to legitimise illegal self-LED hoardings by allowing them to be converted into commercial advertisements through a “One-Time Opportunity” process.

The plea argues that such displays amount to visual pollution and violate existing regulations governing outdoor advertisements. It also claims that permissions were granted without proper approvals and despite pending advertisement tax dues.

The petition seeks cancellation of the rule permitting such conversions and directions to authorities to remove illegal LED advertisement boards.