The Delhi government has approved a special exemption for using loudspeakers until midnight for Ramleela and Durga Puja celebrations. Earlier, loudspeakers were permitted in Delhi till 10 p.m., which after the announcement, will continue till 12 p.m.

“The use of loudspeakers will be allowed till 12 am during Durga Puja and Ramlila celebrations. Currently, the use of loudspeakers is allowed only till 10 p.m. in the national capital. The file regarding the exemption has been sent to LG VK Saxena,” ANI has quoted CMO Delhi as saying.

The CMO statement further said that Ramleela organisers must obtain police authorisation and guarantee that the use of loudspeakers does not breach noise regulations in residential areas.

Earlier, according to trade leader Brijesh Goyal, a Luv Kush Ramleela Committee team met with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, who supported the proposal to allow Ramleela performances throughout the city till midnight rather than only until 10 p.m.

Ramleela performances by various organising committees in the city will begin on October 15.