THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The BJP-ruled Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has imposed a fine on the party and lodged a police case over the installation of flex boards on footpaths in the city in connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, officials said on Saturday.

Based on a complaint filed by the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation secretary, the Cantonment police registered a case against BJP district president Karamana Jayan late on Friday, an official said.

According to the FIR, violating multiple orders of the Kerala High Court and directions issued by the Local Self Government Department, the BJP district committee installed flex boards on footpaths as part of the Prime Minister’s visit, causing inconvenience to the public from Palayam Junction to Pulimoodu Junction.