Prohibition of deposit of filth, rubbish etc. in streets and in public places

(1) No person shall deposit filth, rubbish or the like in streets or public places.

1. (2) In the event where deposit of rubbish and filth in the street, public or private spaces causes threat to public health the public health officer shall taking into account the interest of general public give recommendation to the Local Self Government for the removal of filth and for taking further action.
2. (3) Whoever commits the offence under sub-section (1) shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees and may extend to rupees twenty five thousand or with both.