Letter on noises of loudspeaker
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The Editor
New Delhi Times
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Dear Sir
I have read an article in yesterday’s newspaper regarding the Government’s decision against including the use of loudspeakers for religious purposes. I am writing this letter to express my horror and indignation at the government’s decision. Without any restrictions from the reinforcing agencies, the use of loudspeakers for religious purposes has assumed alarming proportions. It is only at midnight when loudspeakers from religious places are silent.But at 5 am the next morning they start blaring again. Loudspeakers, bands, etc used in marriages add much strain to the people in addition to the daily noise of horns from the vehicular traffic. The authorities have already registered about 90 decibels of sound. This can make people irritated and mad. This sound pollution along with air pollution has made life very hazardous.
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The decision of the government on the premise of interference in the secular aspect of the Constitution will give unbridled freedom to users of loudspeakers for religious purposes. I don’t mean to injure the religious sentiments of the people at large but human sentiments must be given precedence to the former. I, therefore, appeal to the Government to revive its decision and provide, at least, some minimum level of sound at which the loudspeakers could be used for religious purposes.
Yours faithfully,
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Khanda Colony Sector 10, Navi Mumbai
Dated 19th December 2019
To
The Editor-in-chief,
The Times of India,
Mumbai, India
Subject: The irresponsible and insensitive use loudspeakers.
Sir,
With due respect I would like to bring to your kind attention the problem of irresponsible use of loudspeakers.
First, celebration of festivals are a time of joy that everyone look forward to. Festivals are an inalienable part of our social life. The problem is not celebration of festivals, but the manner in which they are celebrated. The use of loudspeakers during festival seasons need to be restricted.
Second, there are restaurants, cafes and night clubs where loud music is played late into the night in the name of birthday celebrations and parties.
Third, this are all public disturbance and another form of noice pollution. Noise pollution is known to cause headache, irritation, and other problems in a person.
Fourth, the use of loudspeakers in temples and masjids needs to be examined. The volume must be restricted.
Fifth, loudspeakers and loud music are played all day and throughout the whole night. This disturbs the sleep of the public. It interferes with the study times of students. We must also consider the sick people who want quiet time to sleep properly.
Therefore, I feel that the use of loudspeakers and loud music should be banned or restricted in residential areas. Permit must be obtained first from the Deputy Commissioner and granted only if is meant for the good of the general public. There must be a rule specifying a certain time limit beyond which defaulters will be penalised.
Yours sincerely,
NIRMALA
Khanda Colony,
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