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The Haryana Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1989

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This law regulates the defacement of property and unauthorized writings across the entire state of Haryana. It applies to all individuals and businesses that mark, paint, or display advertisements on buildings and structures without proper permission. The Act matters because it protects the aesthetic appearance and value of property while ensuring organized urban development. By setting designated areas for advertisements, the government prevents visual clutter. It punishes offenders with fines or imprisonment and empowers local authorities to remove illegal markings, thereby maintaining civic standards.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Places earmarked for display of advertisement or writing.
  4. 3-A. Penalty for defacement of property.
  5. 4. Offences to be cognizable and compoundable.
  6. 5. Power of Government to remove defacement.
  7. 5-A. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  8. 6. Act to override other laws.
  9. 6-A. Power of Government to make rules

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