Arunachal Pradesh Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1994
Arunachal Pradesh Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1994
General19949 sections
This law prohibits people and organizations from marking or defacing property that is visible to the public, such as public buildings or roads. It targets any form of writing, painting, or graffiti prohibited by the act, imposing prison sentences and fines on those responsible. The legislation is significant because it preserves the aesthetic and integrity of public spaces and holds owners or managers accountable, allowing the state government to enforce clean-up orders and recover the expenses from offenders.
- 1. Short title extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Penalty for defacement of property
- 4. Penalty for abettors
- 5. Whoever abets the commission of an offence under this Act shall be deemed to be guilty of such offence and shall be punishable with the same punishment as provided for the actual offence.
- 6. Offences to be cognizable
- 7. An offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable.
- 8. Act to override other laws
- 9. Power to make rules
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