The High Court of Karnataka on Friday directed the State government to conduct a drive to stop the use of loudspeakers or public address systems by religious institutions, pubs, and restaurants during prohibited hours, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., by misusing licences granted for using such instruments during day.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Ashok S. Kinagi issued the direction during the hearing on the PIL petitioners, who complained about noise pollution caused due to illegal use of loudspeakers as well as using them beyond the permitted sound level.
The Bench issued the direction after the State government, in its status report, said that action has been initiated against use of loudspeakers or public address system without obtaining permissions under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
