DHK-2026-0333ResolvedMedium priority

Streetlight pole being used as a billboard post

Shantinagar crossing

Hoardings are bolted to three streetlight poles at the crossing. The poles are being loaded well beyond their design and one is visibly bending.

Time from report to resolution

12 days 24hfiled 25 Sept 2026 · resolved 8 Oct 2026

The clock ran from the moment a resident filed this to the moment the department marked it resolved.

Progress

  1. Reported25 Sept 2026 · 12:00
  2. Acknowledged27 Sept 2026 · 09:00

    DSCC lighting cell

    Structural check requested.

  3. Work in Progress2 Oct 2026 · 10:00

    DSCC lighting cell

    Hoardings removed from all three poles.

  4. Resolved8 Oct 2026 · 11:40

    DSCC lighting cell

    Poles inspected and certified safe.

Department’s statement

Response from City Corporation — Street Lighting

Removed the hoardings and had the poles inspected. Notices issued against the advertisers.

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