Karnataka High Court. Image used for representational purpose.
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The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to strictly implement the ban on the use of loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am anywhere, including religious places, pubs and restaurants.
"The concerned authorities are required to take appropriate action and they shall not permit use of loudspeakers, public address system and other musical instruments producing sounds above permissible decibels from 10 pm to 6 am," the Court said.
During the earlier hearing of this petition, the Court was told that the authorities had illegally given "permanent licence" to some establishments and religious places to use loudspeakers.
However, the government counsel submitted to the Court that under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules and Police Act, no such licence has been granted.
"We have been informed that loudspeakers are being used in various religious places such as mosques, temples, including the temple controlled by the government, Gurdwaras, and such other places as pubs and restaurants," the court said.
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