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The Arunachal Pradesh Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1997

The Arunachal Pradesh Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1997

General19978 sections

This law aims to stop people from damaging or defacing public and private property in Arunachal Pradesh. It covers any writing, cutting, or marks that spoil the appearance of buildings, roads, monuments, or other structures. The Deputy Commissioner has the authority to remove these markings and punish individuals who attempt to commit such acts or help others do so. The legislation ensures that property remains clean and undamaged, overriding other laws to protect the state's visual integrity and public interest.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 4. Penalty for attempt to commit offences
  4. 5. Penalty for abetment
  5. 6. Offence to be cognizable
  6. 7. Erasure of writings etc. powers of Deputy Commissioner
  7. 8. Protection of action taken in good faith
  8. 9. Act to override other laws

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