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The Nagaland Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1985

The Nagaland Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1985, makes it illegal to deface public or private property visible to the public across Nagaland. It applies to anyone who spoils, damages, or writes on structures, walls, trees, or fences using ink, paint, or other materials without authorization. The law covers individuals as well as corporate bodies, holding company directors and officers accountable if defacement is carried out for their benefit. Violators face fines, imprisonment up to six months, or both. This law matters because it helps preserve public aesthetics, cleanliness, and infrastructure by giving the state government authority to clean defaced property and penalize offenders.

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