The PUDUCHERRY OPEN PLACES (PREVENTION OF DISFIGUREMENT)ACT, 2000
puducherry · 2000
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Puducherry Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 2000
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms for the Act, including "advertisement," "defacement," "objectionable advertisement," and "Government."
- S. 3Section prohibits affixing or displaying advertisements on public places without property owner consent and allows government to specify defacement-free areas.
- S. 4Section 4 prohibits defacement of public places by writing or marking except for specified purposes, with penalties for violations.
- S. 5Section penalizes up to one year imprisonment or fine for up to one thousand rupees for displaying objectionable advertisements in public places.
- S. 6Section penalizes unauthorized advertisements on public places in Puducherry with up to three months' imprisonment and/or a fine.
- S. 7Section penalizes defacing public places in violation of notifications with up to six months' imprisonment or a fine of up to ₹1,000.
- S. 8Section 8 penalizes aiding or abetting offenses against open places under sections 3, 4, or 5.
- S. 9Section 9 states that the defendant bears the burden of proof to show they had written consent for an act under section 6.
- S. 10Section 10 holds company officers and the company itself liable for offenses, with exceptions for due diligence and gross negligence.
- S. 11Section 11 makes offenses under this Act cognizable, meaning police can arrest without a warrant.
- S. 12Section 12 protects the government and authorities from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the government to order removal of defacements from public places and recover costs from the responsible owner if not done.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the making of rules to supplement the provisions of the Act without invalidating existing laws.
- S. 15(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act