340. Prohibition of throwing rubbish or filth into public places.
- [(1)] [Renumbered by Act 8 of 1995, w.e.f. 5-8-1995.] No person shall put or cause to be put any rubbish or filth or debris into any public place not intended for deposit of rubbish or filth or debris.(2)[ Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Secretary or an Officer specifically authorised for the purpose shall, on being satisfied that any person deposits or causes to deposit any rubbish, or filth or other debris in any public place not intended for the same, impose on the person so depositing or causing such deposit, a fine, on the spot, which may not exceed two hundred and fifty rupees and the fine so imposed shall be paid to the municipal fund within fifteen days and the Secretary shall initiate prosecution against the person if he fails to do so] [Added by Act 8 of 1995, w.c.f. 5-8-1995.]
