KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has directed that all illegal arches, billboards, hoardings, placards and banners placed on public roads, highways and sidewalks in the state should be removed within three months. The division bench comprising the Chief Justice said that police security should be ensured while the local bodies and the National Highways Authority take steps regarding this.

The court was considering the petition filed by Chalakudy native Dr Johny Kulangara and others seeking the removal of illegal boards and arches on public roads.