Inspector can't authorise use of loud speakers: HC

Mumbai, Jun 13 (PTI) The Bombay High Court has ruled that a police inspector in charge of a local police station cannot give permission for use of loud speakers or public address system.

Only an officer "not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police" can grant such permission, a division bench comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and S S Shinde pointed out.

The High Court was hearing a petition filed by Aurangabad-based Anand Salvi, who had sought a ban on use of loudspeakers during 'Aurangabad Premier League', a cricket tournament, at ADCC stadium in the city.

Salvi had pointed out that the event, which took place between March 3 and March 11, coincided with Std X and XII board examinations.

After organisers assured of abiding noise pollution rules, the event was allowed to proceed while the petition was kept pending.