Usage of PAS in Imphal West restricted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 18 2021:
Following report of misuse of loudspeakers in various localities of the district by clubs, organisations, NGOs and CSOs without obtaining prior permission from the competent authority, the district magistrate, Imphal West has ordered that use of public address system (PAS) is permitted only between 8am to 6pm without written permission and loudspeakers must be in low volume/tone.
Issuing an order in this regard, DM Imphal West Th Kirankumar said that indiscriminate usage of loudspeakers during the pandemic not only creates nuisances to the public but also disturbs the peaceful environment in the locality.
The order also said that usage of loudspeakers without obtaining prior permission from the competent authority is in violation of the provisions of the Manipur Control of Use and Play of Loud-Speakers Act, 1976 .