The civic body in Maharashtra's Pune has imposed a fine of Rs 3.2 crore on a local businessman for "defacing" the city by putting up boards carrying advertisements without its permission during the Dahi Handi festival celebrated last month, an official said, reported the PTI.

According to the news agency, the notice was issued by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to Punit Balan, a film producer and owner of several sporting teams, on Tuesday.