1. These Public Interest Litigations have been filed essentially for bringing to the notice of the Court that in all major cities in the State there are large number of illegal banners, hoardings, posters, digital flexes, arches etc. displayed mainly by the political leaders/workers. Occasions for such display are birthdays of political leaders, appointments made of the political leaders to a particular post, alleged achievements of the political leaders. There are posters and banners displayed for welcoming the political dignitaries to various cities. There is a display of banners, posters, flexes, Arches etc by the political leaders for conveying good wishes on account of religious festivals. Apart from illegalities committed by political leaders/workers, there are others who indulge in such illegalities. The illegalities are causing defacement of private and public properties in the cities. It is brought to the notice of the Court that the Municipal/Police Authorities are not taking action in respect of these illegalities for various reasons.

2. The issues raised relate to the implementation of the provisions of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 (for short