The Telangana Prevention of Disfigurement of Open Places and Prohibition of Obscene and Objectionable Posters and Advertisements Act, 1997.
telangana · 1997
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- S. 1Section establishes the Telangana Prevention of Disfigurement Act, applies statewide, and sets a future effective date.
- S. 2Substituted by G
- S. 3Substituted by G
- S. 4Substituted by G
- S. 5Section penalizes anyone aiding in offenses related to disfigurement of public places or obscene advertisements.
- S. 6Section 6 authorizes police and designated officers to remove objectionable advertisements, with Magistrates deciding their disposal.
- S. 7Section 7 defines criteria for a poster to be deemed obscene under Telangana law.
- S. 8Section 8 bans printing, publishing, distributing, or displaying obscene cinema posters in public places.
- S. 9Section 9 establishes a government authority to determine the obscenity of posters under the act.
- S. 10Section 10 imposes up to six months imprisonment or fines up to ₹5,000 for violating section 8.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes police and district collectors to search, seize, and detain materials believed to violate the act's provisions against obscene posters.
- S. 12Section 12 allows courts to order forfeiture of any posters or items related to violations of this chapter.
- S. 13Section 13 allows police and district collectors to accept fines from suspected offenders in lieu of prosecution.
- S. 14Section 14 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company if they were in charge or if the offense was due to their negligence or consent.
- S. 15Section 15 makes offenses under sections 3 and 4 cognizable, allowing direct police investigation without court order.
- S. 16Section 16 specifies that only certain officers can file complaints for offenses under this Act in specific cities.
- S. 17Section 17 protects government and public servants from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 18Section 18 states that the defendant must prove they have written consent for an offense under section 4.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the government to issue directions to authorities for carrying out duties under the Act.
- S. 20Section 20 makes the Act's provisions and rules override any conflicting laws or agreements.
- S. 21The government can temporarily modify the act's provisions for up to two years after its start.
- S. 22(1) The Government may by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of this Act
- S. 1997The said Act in force in the combined State, as on 02