Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered action against Azaan and loudspeakers in mosques in the Assembly. He has issued this order after BJP members objected to Azaan and loudspeakers in the House.

He said that the provision of loudspeaker permit will not be given permanently and it will also be checked whether the temporary permit has been renewed or not and after getting the permit, if the norms of noise pollution are violated, then first the police will inform the Pollution Control Board about it and then action will be taken against the concerned institution and if many complaints are received, their permit will also be canceled and it will not be renewed again.

He said that the Pollution Control Board has the right to take action regarding noise pollution and the police should also take action on it, so there is a need to amend this law. He said that therefore he demands from the central government that guidance should be provided in this regard and changes and amendments should be made in the law so that the police also get more power to take action on it.

Devendra Fadnavis said that as per the order of the Supreme Court, permission for loudspeakers is mandatory for religious places and action will be taken against anyone who uses loudspeakers without permission. Along with this, the Supreme Court has also made it clear that there is a complete ban on loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am. Along with this, the Supreme Court has also laid down some guidelines which are mandatory to be followed.

The sound limit has been fixed from 55 decibels to 45 decibels. If anyone violates this, action will be taken against him. For this, instructions have been issued to senior police inspectors to tell people about the use of loudspeakers and ensure action against anyone who continuously violates noise pollution norms.

Mumbai: Citizens of Mumbai should not cut trees in view of the festival of Holi. Mumbai Municipal Corporation has informed that if unauthorized cutting of trees is found, a complaint will be lodged with the police.

The festival of Holi will be celebrated on Thursday, March 13, 2025. If any tree is being cut during this festival, then alert citizens should inform the Mumbai Municipal Corporation officials and the local police station or contact the Municipal Corporation’s toll-free number ‘1916’, such an appeal has been made to the Superintendent of Parks, Mumbai Municipal Corporation and the Member Secretary of the Tree Authority.

Under Section 21 of the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Tree Protection and Conservation Act, 1975, it is a crime to cut any tree without the prior permission of the Tree Authority. There is a provision to impose a fine of at least Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 on the person concerned for each offense of unauthorized tree felling. He may also be sentenced to a jail term ranging from one week to one year.

Mumbaikars should try to ensure that Mumbai is green and beautiful. It is the duty of all citizens to protect and enhance the natural resources around them. We have to protect the trees that give us life. Therefore, all citizens should cooperate.

Mumbai: Mumbai Police has issued a special order on Holi, according to which if anyone plays Holi in public places on the day of Holi, then action will be taken against him. There is a ban on blowing and throwing dust and colors in public places. Along with this, the police will also keep an eye on molestation of women. In the special order issued by Mumbai Police, it has been made clear that if anyone does obscene acts and plays Holi in public places from March 12 to March 18, then action will be taken against him. This action will be taken under Section 135 and Police Act. DCP Operation Akbar Pathan has issued this order on the orders of Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar.

According to this order, playing obscene and controversial songs, making obscene acts and gestures, putting up controversial banners and posters and displaying controversial things in public places is prohibited. Throwing balloons or Holi colors on passersby is also prohibited. In such a situation, there is a danger of communal tension and conflict on Holi. In the background of this, the police has issued this order.

The police has issued this order to maintain law and order, which is also being praised. Mumbai Police has deployed tight security around mosques to maintain peace in view of Holi. Along with this, the police has also been ordered to remain alert during Holika Dahan and Dholi Vandana i.e. playing with colors. There will be a strong police presence in sensitive areas as well.

Holi and Friday are on the same day, so Mumbai Police is also on special alert so that no kind of conflict or communal tension or tension arises.