A Delhi University official said the perpetrators should paint the walls themselves.
New Delhi:
Putting up posters on the walls of the Delhi University campus can now be costly as the varsity has decided to take strict action against those who offend them, including seeking damages or asking the perpetrators to clean the walls themselves paint, officials said.
Officials said that despite the fact that there are “democracy walls” – special spaces provided by the administration for sticking campaign materials – in the university, “vote for” posters are prominently displayed on campus.
The situation worsens during the Delhi University Student Union elections, when parties try to cover the entire wall with posters, they said.
In a notice issued Thursday, DU proctor Rajni Abbi emphasized that “certain elements” “damage” the walls of the campus.
She warned that strict action will be taken against those whose posters and names are pasted or painted on the walls.
The official pointed out that the demolition of walls is being done at a time when developments for the beautification of the university are taking place.
“…This is the centenary of the University of Delhi and we are celebrating it. All of you must have seen the recent development in the university such as the construction of roads, sidewalks and whitewashing of boundary walls.
“We want our university to look beautiful. But there are certain elements that break down the walls of this university,” the message reads.
Ms Abbi noted that damaging walls violates the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007 and Section 397 of the MCD Act.
“Strict action will be taken against anyone whose posters and names have been pasted or painted on the walls. They may even have to pay a fee or have the walls repainted,” the report said.
When asked how the varsity will ensure the actual perpetrators are punished, Abbi said a proper investigation will be conducted before they are held accountable.
“I know there is a possibility that someone else is putting up someone else’s posters to sabotage their image, but we will only take action after a thorough investigation,” Ms Abbi said, adding that everyone should take responsibility for preserving the varsity.
Asked about candidates who change the spelling of their names on posters to avoid punishment, Ms Abbi said: “We will hold the right probe. They will see their nomination and will track them down.”
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