Shortly after taking office, CM Mohan Yadav on Wednesday issued the state’s first order prohibiting the use of loudspeakers or DJs in public spaces and religious gatherings for events that are louder than permitted. “Use of loudspeakers and other sound amplifying devices at loud volumes without permission is completely prohibited,” said an order issued by the home department, government of Madhya Pradesh.
The Noise Control Act
In compliance with the Noise Control Act, the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, and the rulings of the Supreme Court and the High Court, the Chief Minister has issued an order stating that loudspeakers, DJs, and other similar equipment may only be used in public spaces and religious places in accordance with the established guidelines.
The maximum volume limit in industrial areas is 70 DB at night and 75 DB during the day. It is 55 DB at night and 65 DB during the day in commercial areas. 50 DB during the day and 40 DB at night in quiet zones, and 55 DB during the day and 45 DB at night in residential areas.
Flying squads appointed in each district by CM Mohn Yadav
According to the order, the state government has also chosen to establish flying squads in each district to monitor issues like unlawful loudspeaker use and noise pollution.
According to Rajesh Rajora, additional chief secretary, home department, flying squads will sporadically and routinely check public and religious spaces where loudspeakers are used. If they find evidence of a rule or conduct infraction, they will look into it and report their findings to the administration within a maximum of three days.
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Loudspeakers to be removed
According to him, the government will work to remove loudspeakers in accordance with communication and coordination with religious leaders. A list of these places of worship where the aforementioned guidelines are not being followed will be created and reviewed every week at the district level. By December 31st, a compliance report will be turned in.
According to the directive, a new director general of police for the crime research department has been designated as the point of contact for ongoing case monitoring involving noise pollution.
