DISFIGUREMENT) ACT, 1981

The Karnataka Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1981

This Karnataka law aims to keep public spaces clean and attractive by regulating how advertisements are displayed. It applies to cities and towns across the state, requiring anyone who wants to put up posters, signs, or notices on public walls, trees, or buildings to first get written permission from the local government. The act specifically targets unauthorized disfigurement of open public places, such as defacing walls or monuments with unapproved ads. Violators can face fines or imprisonment, and the law also holds companies and abettors accountable, ensuring that the visual environment remains orderly and free from unsightly clutter.

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