A.M. KHANWILKAR, J.:- The Petitioner, claiming to be a resident of Aurangabad city, has filed this writ petition in public interest. He has sought directions against the Respondents, amongst other, that the Respondent No.2 - Commissioner of Aurangabad Municipal Corporation be directed that henceforth the Corporation shall enforce complete ban to put up any hoarding/board on the guard rails (Kathada) at Kranti Chowk. Further, the Corporation shall not permit display of hoarding/board of any political party for more than one day on public roads, medians/squares (Chowks). It is further prayed that mandatory order be passed prohibiting display of hoarding/board congratulating for the success or giving best wishes to anyone on the eve of his/her birthday in public places; and to direct the Commissioner Aurangabad to take appropriate strict penal action against every person and political party or association, indulging in defacement of public property. This Petition was moved in February, 2006. During the pendency of this Petition, the Respondents have filed affidavits and also action taken reports from time to time. The Petition has now been finally heard. As a result, we propos