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248. [* * * *] 1 Whoever, in a street or public place within the municipality, begs importunately for alms, or exposes or exhibits with the objects of exciting charity a deformity or disease or an offensive sore or wound, shall be liable on conviction 2 [to imprisonment which may extend to one month or to a fine which may extend to fifty rupees or to both. ] [* * * * *] 3