PR No.281 BAN ON USING LOUDSPEAKERS, SOUND AMPLIFIERS BY ISLAMABAD DISTRICT GOVERNMENT Islamabad

The notification No. 1(1)-HC (G)/2016 issued by Office of the District Magistrate, Islamabad Capital Territory dated 27th October, 2016 puts a ban on using loudspeakers / sound amplifiers within the territorial limits of District Islamabad. In order to provide clarity to the extant policy directives contained in the said notification, it is reproduced in its original text below:-

ORDER:

WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to me that certain sections of public are using loudspeakers, sound amplifiers and sound systems, thereby causing nuisance and annoyance to the general public and antagonizing the feelings of other social groups/religious sects which is likely to disturb public peace and tranquility, endanger human life and safety, or cause a riot or an affray within the revenue/ territorial limits of district Islamabad.

AND WHEREAS, in my opinion there are sufficient grounds for proceed u/s 144 Cr.PC 1898 and immediate prevention and speedy remedy is justified and the directions hereinafter appearing are necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CAPT (R) MUSHTAQ AHMED, DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, ISLAMABAD in exercise of powers conferred on me under section 144 Cr. PC 1898 do hereby prohibit the use of loudspeakers, sound amplifiers and sound systems (except for Azan and Khutaba for Juma Prayers) within the revenue/territorial limits of district Islamabad.

This order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of TWO MONTHS

            NOTWITHSTANDING the expiry of this order, everything done, action taken, obligation, liability, penalty or punishment incurred, investigations, enquiry or proceedings initiated against the accused  in the concerned Court having powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 for violation of the order, shall be implemented as if this order has not expired.

The above mentioned decision will take immediate effect.

           

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