Ahmedabad Mandates License for Public Loudspeakers, Requires Police Permission

The controversy over noise pollution in the state has led to the Ahmedabad Police filing an affidavit. It is mandatory to install a sound limiter when purchasing a loudspeaker. Additionally, obtaining a license is required before using loudspeakers in public places. Using loudspeakers in public places without police permission is prohibited. The police have the authority to grant permission for the use of loudspeakers, subject to certain conditions.

In the state of Gujarat, there has been a controversy surrounding noise pollution. An affidavit has been filed by the Ahmedabad Police in this matter. The affidavit states that it is mandatory to install a sound limiter when purchasing a loudspeaker. Additionally, obtaining a license is required before using loudspeakers in public places. Using loudspeakers in public places without police permission is prohibited. The police have the authority to grant permission for the use of loudspeakers, subject to certain conditions.

As per the affidavit filed by the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner, the use of public address systems (loudspeakers) in processions, rallies, religious or political gatherings, public roads, and public places, as well as the hiring of public places, open spaces, or lands owned by the Railways for public address purposes, is subject to specific conditions and regulations. The use of a public address system for these purposes in areas within 100 meters of hospitals, educational institutions, courts, and religious places should be carried out in a manner that maintains tranquillity in the surrounding area. This means that in the vicinity of such establishments and religious places, the use of a public address system may not be permitted, or if permitted, should be done quietly to avoid causing disturbances in the surroundings.