The Kerala High Court has given two weeks to the secretaries of local self-government institutions to ensure that every unauthorised board, banner, flag and festoon are removed and necessary action is taken in connection with them.

Justice Devan Ramachandran said that any such unauthorised installation that remains after the two weeks would be the responsibility of the concerned secretaries of the local bodies.

The court also noted the submission of the government lawyer that its directions would be notified to the local bodies' secretaries by email within two days from November 19, the date of the order.

''I direct the State Election Commission and each District Election Officer to scrupulously monitor the areas within their command and take necessary action against any unauthorised in

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