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Karnataka Waqf Board bans loudspeakers in mosques, dargahs
In an order with far-reaching implications, the Karnataka State Board of Auqaf has issued a circular to all the mosques and dargahs (mausoleums) in the state not to use loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am, saying the ambient noise level around these structures has deleterious effects on human health and the psychological well-being of people .
In the circular dated March 9, the board said, The loudspeakers shall not be used at night time, which shall mean from 10 pm to 6 am.
Further underlining the silence zones , the circular said any violation will be liable for penalty.
No loudspeakers in Mosques, Darghas between 10 pm to 6 am: Waqf Board
India
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 9:17 [IST]
Bengaluru, Mar 17: In an order with far-reaching implications, the Karnataka State Board of Waqf has issued a circular to all the mosques and dargahs (mausoleums) in the state not to use loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am, saying the ambient noise level around these structures has deleterious effects on human health and the psychological well-being of people .
In the circular dated March 9, the board said, The loudspeakers shall not be used at night time, which shall mean from 10 pm to 6 am.
Further underlining the silence zones , the circular said any violation will be liable for penalty.
Updated Mar 17, 2021 | 08:50 IST
Following the directions and guidelines is the responsibility of all the institutions and all the departments, said Karnataka State Board of Auqaf. Circular was issued based on guidelines issued by Karnataka State Pollution Control | Photo Credit: Times Now
Key Highlights
The loudspeakers shall not be used from 10 pm to 6 am
Congress MLA Tanveer Sait has written a letter to the CEO urging him to revise the circular since the morning azan is an important one
As per the circular, any violation will be liable for penalty
New Delhi: A day after Karnataka State Board of Auqaf issued a circular to all the mosques and dargahs in the state not to use loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am, an official said there was no pressure from the BJP-led state government.
In an order with far-reaching implications, the
Karnataka State Board of Auqaf has issued a circular to all the mosques and dargahs (mausoleums) in the state not to use loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am, saying the ambient noise level around these structures has deleterious effects on human health and the psychological well-being of people . In the circular dated March 9, the board said, The loudspeakers shall not be used at night time, which shall mean from 10 pm to 6 am. Further underlining the silence zones , the circular said any violation will be liable for penalty. The areas comprising not less than 100 metres around hospitals, educational institutions and courts are declared as silence zones.