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"Prakash replaced D Karthikeyan IAS, who had been holding the post since July 2016. Karthikeyan will now take over the post of commissioner of municipal administration. CHENNAI: G Prakash IAS, who took over as the commissioner of the Greater Chennai Corporation on Thursday, held a meeting with representatives of political parties informing and educating them about the Madras high court order on illegal hoardings and banners The meeting assumes significance as it was held ahead of the Lok Sabha elections during which political parties erect several hoardings.Prakash said political banners would be allowed only as per the court directions -- based on the width of the road and on the condition that it would not hamper movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Digital banners are banned.Prakash, who was earlier the commissioner of municipal administration, said his focus would be on solid waste management, promotion of non-motorised transport and water conservation.He said, "Preserving and improving the green cover of Chennai and maintenance of parks will be the core activities undertaken though most of them are already under the purview of the Smart Cities Mission..