In Telanagana’s Hyderabad, Over The Moon Brew Co in Gachibowli and Monastery Amphi Brewery Bar & Restaurant in Raidurgam, filed a petition in the Telangana High Court.
In the petition filed on the 21st of October, Friday, the pubs sought exemption from the orders to turn off music after 12 midnight, stating that they were not located in residential areas. The petitioners urged the HC to allow them to play music till 10:00 P.M., from Thursdays to Sundays and till 1:00 A.M., on Fridays and Saturdays.
The pubs further argued over police entering the premises, despite the pubs adhering to the norms under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. The pubs also said, they ensure that the music levels do not exceed 55 decibels in the daytime and 45 decibels at night, as prescribed in a 2010 government order.
The major concern of the two pubs was that the music restrictions have caused them a loss with the reduction in footfall of people.
Counsel Mr. B. Chandrasen Reddy, who is representing the pubs, made an argument and said “COVID-19 has already crippled lives. The only respite people have these days is music and food. Depriving them of this is nothing but taking away the life from the crippled lives.”
The petition was reviewed by a single bench judge Justice K. Lalitha. Furthermore, the matter has been adjourned to the 26th of October.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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