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BHOPAL: Heritage conservationists have taken umbrage at the illustrations on Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) website, in which billboards have been shown on protected monuments. However, BMC estimates that there are over 5,000 hoardings across the city, but these are not registered with the BMC. Gauhar Mahal is maintained by the government.Many billboards not registered with BMC: In a controversial move, the BMC had allowed outdoor advertisement ahead of assembly elections. The use of sketches on BMC website for demonstration purpose has irked conservationists.“One of the sketches is that of Zeenat Manzil which was pulled down by the BMC last year. As per BMC data, about 675 are registered with the civic body and hence they add to the revenue of the corporation..