The Madras high court on Tuesday banned the use of pictures of living persons on banners and hoardings in Tamil Nadu, where towering cut-outs of politicians and actors are almost a part of the local culture. “If at all any permission is given by the authority concerned for erecting banners, flex boards, sign-boards, etc, the authority concerned shall ensure that the photos/pictures of such persons who are alive, shall not be depicted by way of those banners, flex boards, sign boards etc,” justice S Vaidyanathan said. Many Twitter users welcomed the decision, saying banners and posters in public areas hindered traffic and dirtied the environment. Banners , flex boards ,cutouts a bad culture .They create problems for traffic,environment &hatred among people.Court ban is most welcome. — lazybeee (@lazybsingh) October 25, 2017Politicians and celebrities are often elevated to a god-like status in Tamil Nadu.

Source: Hindustan Times October 25, 2017 05:03 UTC