Hyderabad, Sept. 11 -- Outdoor advertising agencies operating across Hyderabad's Core Urban Region (CURE) collectively owe the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Rs 39,74,15,778 in unpaid dues, according to data tabled before the Telangana Legislative Council on Thursday, September 10.

The figures were shared by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department (MAUD) in response to a question from Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Sravan Kumar Dasoju, who had sought details on registered outdoor advertising agencies, the empanelment process, and agency-wise dues.

According to the annexure, 452 agency entries covering 1,521 advertisement units remain outstanding with the civic body. Uniads has the single larges...