| Q |
Many ignore such fees and normally ask from which
law does it emanate? |
| A |
Reference is made to LGA 2011,12th schedule Part C.
Part II. |
| A |
It is out of regular surveys conducted that advertisement boards are spotted and they are entitled to such payments as per LGA 2011. |
| Q |
Economic operators complain about the exorbitant
fees charged to them and some requests for exemption. |
| A |
Referring once again to our LGA 2011, and explain to them that such advertisement, whether placed on wall, building, tin or any other material or under glass are, in fact, a means of boosting their trades/activities and therefore Council remains the claimant. |
| Q |
Companies/firm query about the computation for publicity fees claimed to them. |
| A |
Referring to LGA 2011,12th Schedule Part C.
"Display of an advertisements on wooden boards, wall, building tin or any other material or underglass.
(i) of not more than 3m2 (per 0.1m2)
- Rs500.00
(ii) of more than 3m2 (per additional 0.1m2 or fraction thereof) - Rs50.00
|
Q |
. Individuals query before affixing an ensign/publicity board in a particular place. |
| A |
We give them clear picture of how they should proceed, that is, write a letter to the Council addressing their intentions and giving the right measurement and the site to fix the advertising board. Also, we inform them that a survey will be conducted in that respect thereafter. |
