New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- In an effort to combat defacement of college property during election campaigning, Delhi University on Friday issued a set of 'anti defacement' guidelines ahead of the DUSU elections, calling for each college and department of the university to organise orientation and sensitisation programs for the students for "maintaining the sanctity of the college walls and public property."

The new guidelines also require new students to sign an anti-defacement affidavit, similar to anti-ragging affidavit during the time of admission.

Additionally, a 'College Committee for Prevention of Defacement of Property' and a similar one called the 'University Committee for Prevention of Defacement of Property' will be constituted at th...