Pubs in the city is only permitted to use loudspeakers to play music until 10 pm in accordance with the City Police Act and Noise Pollution Regulation and Control Act.
Digital Desk: The Telangana High Court
ruled on Monday, September 12, in response to various petitions over concerns
of nighttime noise that no music may be played in Hyderabad pubs after 10 p.m.
The excise act forbids the operation of bars in residential areas and close to
school zones, thus the court questioned how this was possible.
Additionally, the HC has directed the excise department to submit
a reply to the petition.
The Telangana High Court
made this declaration when it was deliberating over numerous petitions that
criticized the increasing volume of nighttime noise after 10 o'clock.
No sound systems may be played inside bars between the hours of 10
p.m. and 6 a.m., according to the court's interim decision. The Commissioners
of Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda were also sent notices by the HC to act
on this matter.
Pubs in the city is only permitted to use loudspeakers to play
music until 10 pm in accordance with the City Police Act and Noise Pollution
Regulation and Control Act.
A media report stated that
Hyderabad Police intended to start a campaign against noise pollution after 10
pm. After several residents complained about the increasing noise levels caused
by bars playing music over loudspeakers after 10 p.m., this was done.
According to the report, residents expressed further worries about
regulars leaving bars drunk and posing a threat to other drivers.
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