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The Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995

The Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995

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The Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995, regulates the visual cleanliness of civic spaces. It applies to any individual who defaces, disfigures, or spoils any property visible to the public, including walls, trees, and private structures. Offenders face up to three months in prison, a fine of two thousand rupees, or both. This legislation matters because it preserves community aesthetics by penalizing unauthorized graffiti and advertisements. Furthermore, it empowers the state government to erase these defacements and recover all cleanup costs directly from the responsible parties, ensuring a cleaner, more appealing environment for everyone in the state.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Penalty for defacement.
  4. 4. Offence to be cognizable.
  5. 5. Power of State Government to erase writing, etc.
  6. 6. Indemnity.
  7. 7. Act to override other laws.
  8. 8. Removal of difficulties.
  9. 9. Repeal of Mah. Ord. I of 1995 and saving.

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