UP government issues directives on use of loudspeakers

January 07, 2018 15:53

After receiving flak from the Allahabad High Court over noise pollution in Uttar Pradesh, the government today issued detailed directives on the use of permanently installed loudspeakers at public places here.

The Allahabad High Court last month had asked the UP government whether the loudspeakers or public address systems installed at mosques, temples, churches, gurdwaras etc were installed after obtaining a written permission from the authorities concerned.

Principal Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar said, "On the directions of the court regarding ensuring implementation of noise pollution control rules, a government order giving detailed instructions has been issued".

This practically implies that sound should not go beyond the periphery of the public or private place, Kumar said.

The 10-page-order requires survey of loudspeakers permanently installed and issuance of show cause notice to those using it without requisite permission.

-- PTI

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