MCC launches trial of online app for booking, renewal of advertisement hoarding licences
The Mangaluru City Corporation has launched a pilot mobile app for booking and renewing advertisement hoarding licences. Users must register with their mobile number and provide details about the hoardings for processing. The app aims to streamline the licensing process and will be officially launched after addressing any technical issues during the trial.
- ▪The app requires users to register with their mobile number to log in.
- ▪After submitting details and payment, a revenue inspector will visit the site to verify the hoarding.
- ▪A QR code will be issued with the licence, which must be displayed on the hoardings to avoid removal.
- ▪There are currently 886 advertisement hoardings on private properties and 198 on government premises in Mangaluru.
- ▪The app will be available on Google Play shortly after the trial period.
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The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) on Monday launched a mobile app, on a pilot basis, for booking and renewal of licences of advertisement hoardings in the city.MCC Commissioner Ravichandra Naik told reporters that a person booking or renewing licence of a hoarding has to register using his/her mobile number to log in to the app. After giving details about the hoardings and online payment of fees, the link connects the revenue inspector. The inspector visits the spot, measures the size of the hoarding, and uploads information along with photograph of the place and provides geocoordinates of the place.The information is reviewed by the Assistant Revenue Officer and then finally approved by the Deputy Commissioner (Revenue).
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