Mumbai, March 11 -- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday made an announcement in the Maharashtra Assembly that it is mandatory to take prior permission from the police for installing loud- speakers at any place of worship in the state.

He said that permission should be taken for the loudspeakers at any place of worship, the loud- speakers should be turned off from 10 pm to 6 am.

He said that as per instructions of the court, noise level should not exceed the limit of 55 decibels in the morning and 45 decibels at night between 10 pm and 6 am.

Fadnavis said that a police inspector will be responsible for ensuring that this rule is strictly followed.

If anyone tries to violate this rule, action will be taken against the concerned ...