India, Dec. 21 -- The Haryana government has amended the Haryana Municipal Advertisement Bye-laws, 2022, introducing stricter norms for outdoor advertising to improve road safety, urban aesthetics and transparency in municipal revenue. The Haryana Municipal Advertisement (Amendment) Bye-laws, 2025, were notified on December 18, 2025, strengthening the regulatory framework for advertisements across urban local bodies in the state.

Officials said the amendments redefine key terms to remove ambiguity, including a clearer definition of Outdoor Media Devices (OMDs) and the introduction of "clusters of OMDs" for auction purposes. Municipalities will now specify reserve prices in line with government guidelines to prevent underpricing and reven...