Madhya Pradesh Bans Loudspeakers At Religious Places Beyond Permissible Limits
NDTV
The decision was taken in accordance with the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Noise Control Act, Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000 guidelines issued by the Supreme Court and the High Court.
Soon after taking oath as chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr Mohan Yadav chaired the first meeting of the state cabinet and decided to strictly ensure use of sound amplifiers (loud speakers and DJs) as per the prescribed standards at religious and other places.
It was decided to form flying squads in all districts to check noise pollution and illegal use of loudspeakers, etc.
The decision was taken in accordance with the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Noise Control Act, Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000 guidelines issued by the Supreme Court and the High Court. Under the Act, use of loudspeakers and other sound amplifying devices at loud volumes without permission is completely prohibited.
