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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NMC to levy licence fees on shop signboards over 20sqft
Nagpur: In a move that could impact thousands of commercial establishments across the city, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) Skysign department is set to levy licence fees on all shop boards measuring over 20 square feet — both illuminated and non-illuminated. Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Revenue) Milind Meshram confirmed that the department already initiated a survey to identify such boards under Hanuman Nagar zone and will gradually extend it to other zones. As per rules, NMC is empowered to charge Rs62.50 per sqm per month for illuminated boards, and Rs22 per sqm per month for non-illuminated ones, he said. Citing the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations (Regulation and Control of Sky Sign and Advertisement) Rules, 2022, Meshram said, "There is a clear provision that mandates urban local body permission for any form of digital or illuminated shop signage boards. Even non-illuminated boards above a certain size fall under regulation." In addition to civic clearance, no objection certificates (NOCs) from the traffic police, local police station, and MSEDCL (power utility) are also required before erecting such boards. While the regulation isn't new, earlier efforts by the civic body to implement this fee structure were met with stiff resistance. Several shopkeeper associations launched protests, terming the move as an additional financial burden. Political parties too sided with the traders, pressuring the civic administration to withdraw the proposal. However, with the dissolution of NMC general body and an administrator at the helm, officials say it is the right time to enforce long-pending regulations without political interference. "There's no elected body in place to stall the enforcement. We now have a window to implement it strictly and systematically," said a senior official in the revenue department. The rule aims to regulate visual clutter and ensure that signage is safe, uniform, and does not obstruct traffic visibility or urban aesthetics. "Most of these large boards are erected without any permission or safety checks. It's not just about revenue — it's also about public safety and orderly urban design," Meshram said. The civic body expects to generate significant revenue through this initiative, especially from prime commercial zones like Dharampeth, Sitabuldi, and Itwari, where oversized and illuminated shop boards are rampant. NMC plans to complete the survey across all ten zones in the coming months and begin issuing notices to violators. Traders will be given time to regularise their signage or face penalties under the MMC Act.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tata Motors Emerges Lowest Bidder For NMC's Articulated E-Bus Project
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Tuesday finalised as the lowest bidder for its flagship project to launch 25 articulated electric buses along the Inner Ring Road. This marks a key step in realising Union transport minister and city MP 's vision to modernise Nagpur's public transport. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Tata Motors quoted a rate of Rs62.50 per km for operations and maintenance over a 10-year period, while a Nagpur-based firm quoted Rs2 higher. According to senior NMC officials, the civic body will now initiate further negotiations to try and reduce the cost before awarding the final contract. The rates are expected to be finalised by July 14, as municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari will hold a negotiations meeting. The 18-metre-long, air-conditioned articulated buses, each with a seating capacity of 55, will exclusively serve high-density routes across the Inner Ring Road. These e-buses are designed for speed, comfort, and low emissions, and are expected to decongest major corridors while improving commuter convenience. The Centre has sanctioned Rs152 crore under an electric mobility scheme to cover bus procurement and infrastructure development. Eight flash-charging stations will be installed at locations such as Sawarkar Layout, Kapil Nagar, Trimurti Nagar, and Besa substation. Each site will support bidirectional charging to ensure seamless turnaround. A 'mother depot' is also proposed for fleet maintenance, charging, and centralised operations. The total project cost, including infrastructure and 10-year operational expenses, is pegged at Rs250 crore. These new buses will be integrated into the existing Aapli Bus fleet of 539 vehicles.
