•Shahjahanpur Municipal Corporation failed to award new advertising contracts for two years, leading to widespread illegal hoardings.
•Expired contract in March 2024 causes continuous financial loss to the government exchequer and emboldens advertising mafias.
•Illegal hoardings at Sadar Bazar Chauraha, Kavi Tiraha, and Khirnibagh Chauraha pose severe safety risks to pedestrians and drivers.
•Unsafe structures can collapse during storms, creating blind spots at intersections and increasing collision likelihood.
•Municipal Commissioner Dr. Bipin Kumar Mishra announced e-tender process, with bids opening March 12, promising removal of illegal hoardings post-contract.
