Section 198: Beating drums etc

The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 20 of 2000

Whoever, in contravention of any general or special prohibition issued by the municipality without the permission of the municipality, beats a drum or tom-tom, blows a horn or trumpet or beats or sounds any brass or other instrument or utensil, shall be punishable with a fine which shall not be less than one hundred rupees and more than one thousand rupees.

Explanation –I.–– In the case of bands, each individual member of such band shall be punishable under this section.

Explanation–II.–– For the purposes of this section, “instrument” shall include a gramophone, a wireless receiver, a loudspeaker or any electrically or mechanically operated instrument capable of producing loud noises.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000
Section	198
Marginal note	Beating drums etc
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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