Section 124. Whoever, without the permission of the committee, alters, obstructs or encroaches upon any public st

124. Whoever, without the permission of the committee, alters, obstructs or encroaches upon any public street, thoroughfare, sewer, drain or water-course, or displaces, takes up or alters the pavement or other materials or the fences or posts of any public street, place or thoroughfare, or deposits building-materials or makes any hole or excavation on or in any public street or thoroughfare, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.