Orissa High Court on DJs and sound system, it has directed the State government to frame rules within six weeks. The guidelines regulating the use of DJs, sound systems and musical instruments needs to be formed by the Government of Odisha.
This was decided after the High Court heard a matter relating to DJ use in Jagatsinghpur district.
The bench headed by Justice R K Pattanaik issued the directive while hearing a petition filed in this regard. Tent Light and Sound Owners’ Association had challenged the order by the Jagatsinghpur administration passed on restricting DJ use on September 15.
The matter of loud and high decibel sound generated by DJs causes inconvenience to elderly and sick persons. The petitioners, however, contended that DJs and sound systems should be permitted subject to permissible noise limits.
It was contended that the High Court had heard a similar matter October 3, 2024, and had directed the authorities to frame guidelines. But none have been formed till date.
It was further said that the Odisha Fireworks and Loudspeakers (Regulation) Act, 1958 permits regulation of DJ use. This however, does not justify a blanket ban without appropriate guidelines.
The Orissa High Court on DJs said that the Government has to make rules. The September 15 order was issued by the Jagatsinghpur authorities in connection with restrictions during the Ganesh Puja immersion procession.
Further detailed reports awaited.
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