Prohibition of disfigurement of open places

Prohibition of disfigurement of open places:

1. (1) Whoever affixes to, or inscribes or exhibits on, any place open to public view any poster, placard, board, notice, object, or representation for the purpose of advertisement or otherwise, without the written consent of the owner or the person in possession or control thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.
2. (2) Whoever knowingly permits, authorises, condones, or facilitates the commission of any act referred to in sub-section (1), shall be deemed to have committed such act and shall be punished accordingly.