"Directions given for strict implementation of ban on unregulated use of loudspeakers": MP Dy CM Shukla

Dec 15, 2023

Chitrakoot (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 15 : Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Friday that directions have been given for the strict implementation of the ban on the unregulated use of loudspeakers.
"There were rules regarding the unregulated use of loudspeakers but directions have been given on the strict implementation of the same. People used to get distressed due to the noise pollution caused by loudspeakers so the rules regarding the same have to be implemented strictly", Shukla said while speaking to reporters.
Soon after assuming office, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday signed the first order regarding a decision to use sound amplifiers --loudspeakers, DJs-- only according to the prescribed norms at any type of religious place or other places in the state.
The decision also directed that flying squads would be set up in all districts to inquire into matters of illegal use of loudspeakers etc., and to check sound pollution.
The State Government has decided by the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Noise Control Act, Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rule 2000, at religious places and other places in the state and the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court and the High Court. Under this, the use of loudspeakers and other sound-amplifying devices in loud volumes without prior permission is completely prohibited.
Flying squads will regularly hold surprise inspections at religious and public places in all the districts where loudspeakers are used. It will help to check noise pollution and illegal use of loudspeakers etc. In case of violation of rules, the investigation will be conducted within three days and the report will be submitted to the concerned authority.
Meanwhile, on the ban on sales of meat in the open, Dy CM Shukla said, "People would face troubles due to the sales of meat in the open so directions have been given for the strict implementation of rules regarding this".
Earlier on Wednesday, CM Mohan Yadav said that in the first cabinet meeting, issues were raised regarding the sales of meat in the open and the government proposed to bring rules for the same.
Dy CM Shukla is on a visit to Chitrakoot. Earlier in the day, he reached the 'Acharya Aashram' along with the BJP workers and performed 'Saptnik Pooja'.
Also, he inaugurated the 'Priyambada Birla Sanskrit and Vaidik Vidyapeeth Vidyalaya' in Chitrakoot.
"Sanskrit in a language to strengthen the Sanatana religion," Rajendra Shukla said after the inauguration.
An era of former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan came to an end as BJP MLA Mohan Yadav took oath as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Governor Mangubhai C. Patel administered the oath of office to him at the sprawling Motilal Nehru Stadium, Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal.
Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda took the oath as deputy CMs, while former Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will be the Assembly Speaker.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, among others, remained present at the venue.