New MP CM's first order prohibits use of loudspeakers at religious places beyond permissible limits

It was the first order issued by Yadav who took oath of office earlier in the morning, additional chief secretary (home) Dr Rajesh Rajora told PTI.

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav after assuming office on Wednesday signed the first memorandum that read that the sound amplifiers/loudspeakers etc could be used in religious places or other places as per prescribed norms.

There will be strict monitoring by the patrolling parties in all districts of state to check noise pollution and illegal use of loudspeakers. Besides, the government has also banned the sale of meat and fish in the open market and without proper permission.

According to government estimates the decision by the government was in accordance with the provision of the MP Noise Control Act and Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) rules 2000 at religious places and other places in MP.

Under this provision, unauthorised use of loudspeakers and other sound amplifying devices in loud voices against the rule is completely prohibited. In order to check noise pollution and illegal use of loudspeakers etc, patrolling parties will conduct regular and random inspections. Officers nominated by district administration and in coordination with the police department to constitute a workforce headed by nodal office will be monitoring the situation.

Illegal use of loudspeakers from religious places will be removed after due process of consultation with religious leaders. Instructions have been issued to the Home Department to prepare a list of such religious places where rules are violated, and instructions are not being complied with.

The department will have to prepare a weekly review report and submit the compliance report by December 31, 2023. Additional DG of Police (CID) has been appointed as nodal officer at police headquarter for continuous monitoring of noise pollution issue. The nodal officer will submit a report to the government on a regular basis including illegal use of loudspeakers/DJ etc.

Special campaign to ban sale of meat and fish without proper permission will be launched in the state. The meat sellers will have to abide by the provisions of Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act 1956 from 15th December, 2023.

Additionally, meat sellers will have to obtain NOC and abide by rules specified under Food and Safety Act-2006 including adherence of cleaning system, opaque glasses/doors in all establishments selling meats/fish. The sale of such material within 1000 meters periphery of religious places will be prohibited.

All the district collectors, divisional commissioners and CMOs have been instructed to comply with the act/rules and license condition. A special drive to remove illegal encroachment from December 15 to December 31 will also take place.