Section 2(xv) in Telangana District Boards Act, 1955
(xv)'offensive matter' includes night-soil and other contents of latrines, cesspools and drains; dung and the refuse or useless or offensive material thrown out in consequence of any process of manufacture industry or trade, putrid and petrifying substances, dirt, house sweeping spittings, including chewed betel and tobacco, kitchen or stable refuse, broken glass or pottery, debris and waste paper;
