Mumbai Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warns stern action against illegal use of loudspeakers in places of worship. He was responding to a discussion on a calling attention motion moved by BJP legislator Devayani Pharande and others. The Chief Minister said that as per the Supreme Court order, permission should be taken before the installation of loudspeaker at places of worships. He added that from now on, no one will be given permission to use loudspeaker in general as they will have to be used for a fixed period. The government is contemplating bringing changes in the prevailing rules after which effective action can be taken against the illegalUse of. loudspeakers. The state government will request the Centre to amend the rules, he added. The loudspeakers need to be turned off between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., he said. According to the law, if the loudspeakers are operated at more decibels, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has been given the power to take action against them by the central law. It will be the responsibility of the police inspector from the concerned police stations to see the rules are followed strictly.