Mohan Yadav, the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, made some significant decisions in his first move after taking office. Firstly, he ordered a ban on the unregulated use of loudspeakers at religious and public places. This means that there will be guidelines in place based on the orders of the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal to control the volume and timing of loudspeaker use.
Additionally, Chief Minister Yadav directed a ban on the sale of meat in the open. This suggests that there will be rules established regarding the sale of meat, likely with the aim of regulating and ensuring proper hygiene standards. These decisions were announced during a media address after his first cabinet meeting.
The guidelines for the use of loudspeakers specify that while there is no restriction on regular and controlled use within permissible decibel limits, there will be a focus on ensuring they operate at prescribed times only. The state government will implement a flying squad in each district to monitor sound levels, especially at religious places, to ensure compliance.
The order also referenced the Supreme Court’s previous judgment, emphasizing the ban on loudspeakers between 10 pm to 6 am in public places, except in cases of public emergencies. Furthermore, the apex court’s 2005 judgment allowed the use of loudspeakers until midnight on festive occasions for a limited number of days in a year. This highlights the government’s commitment to adhering to established legal norms regarding the use of loudspeakers.
In essence, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s initial decisions revolve around regulating noise pollution through the controlled use of loudspeakers and addressing public health concerns by imposing restrictions on the open sale of meat.
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