The Tamil Nadu State Government has the vested its power to Greater Chennai Corporation in connection with the hoardings and banners. Earlier this was done by the Chennai District Collector.
Following the proposal sent by the Chennai Collectorate to transfer powers of permitting banners to Chennai Corporation, the civic body will send a proposal to amend the Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act shortly.
The Tamil Nadu State Government has approved this proposal. Now residents may not have to get permission from the Chennai Collectorate for erecting such banners. The Corporation Commissioner will have powers to permit banners under the amended Act.