Greater Chennai Corporation Mandates Online Applications for Billboard Installation
The Greater Chennai Corporation has announced that all applications for erecting billboards and outdoor advertisement displays within Chennai city limits must now be submitted exclusively through its official online portal.
This move is aimed at improving transparency, streamlining approvals, and ensuring strict compliance with urban advertising regulations.
Mandatory Online Submission for Billboard Licenses
According to the latest notification, individuals, advertising agencies, and property owners seeking permission to install hoardings or digital billboards must apply only through the corporation’s online system. Manual or offline applications will no longer be accepted.
The digital process enables:
- Faster processing of applications
- Real-time tracking of approval status
- Reduced paperwork and administrative delays
- Improved regulatory monitoring
- Deadline for Existing Billboards
Existing billboard owners, including those operating with previous approvals or pending compliance issues, are required to regularize their licenses within the specified deadline. Authorities have warned that strict action will be taken against unauthorized structures after the deadline expires.
Compliance & Safety Regulations
Applicants must ensure adherence to the following rules:
- Proper structural safety certification
- Compliance with approved size and height limits
- Use of authorized materials for static displays
- Adherence to display timing norms for digital screens
- No obstruction to traffic visibility or public safety
Failure to comply may result in fines, removal of unauthorized hoardings, and additional penalties.
Strengthening Urban Governance
The shift to an online-only system is part of the Chennai Corporation’s broader initiative to modernize civic services and regulate outdoor advertising effectively. By implementing stricter digital monitoring, the corporation aims to maintain city aesthetics, ensure public safety, and prevent illegal billboard installations.
