<p>In a move that would have a huge impact on the ‘cutout’ culture in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court has banned putting up banners and posters containing pictures of living persons.<br /><br />Hearing a PIL, Justice S Vaidyanathan also said the statewide ban would apply even if prior permission was obtained to exhibit them.<br /><br />To maintain a cleaner environment and avoid unnecessary paintings on the walls of buildings, the court also directed the Chief Secretary to ensure total compliance of <br />Tamil Nadu Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1959.<br /><br />Even if permission has been granted by officials concerned to put up banners, flex boards and signboards, they should not contain photographs/pictures of living persons.<br /><br />“It was further directed to ensure that the photographs and pictures of the persons, who were sponsoring such banners, should also not be depicted,” Justice Vidyanathan said.<br /><br />In her petition, Chennai-based Thirulochana Kumari sought the court’s direction to the concerned authorities for removing banners and flags erected that blocked passage to her property.</p>
<p>In a move that would have a huge impact on the ‘cutout’ culture in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court has banned putting up banners and posters containing pictures of living persons.<br /><br />Hearing a PIL, Justice S Vaidyanathan also said the statewide ban would apply even if prior permission was obtained to exhibit them.<br /><br />To maintain a cleaner environment and avoid unnecessary paintings on the walls of buildings, the court also directed the Chief Secretary to ensure total compliance of <br />Tamil Nadu Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1959.<br /><br />Even if permission has been granted by officials concerned to put up banners, flex boards and signboards, they should not contain photographs/pictures of living persons.<br /><br />“It was further directed to ensure that the photographs and pictures of the persons, who were sponsoring such banners, should also not be depicted,” Justice Vidyanathan said.<br /><br />In her petition, Chennai-based Thirulochana Kumari sought the court’s direction to the concerned authorities for removing banners and flags erected that blocked passage to her property.</p>
