Kerala Government has directed the State Police Chief to strictly enforce the restrictions on the use of loudspeakers at places of worship. The State Home Department issued the order after the  State  Commission for Child Rights pointed out that though the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) ( Amendment) Rules came into effect in 2020, the norms are yet to be implemented effectively in the State.<br />'' <br />''The order made it clear that excessive noise pollution was causing several health-related issues for children, the elderly and parents. The noise pollution restrictions are applicable to festivals in places of worship and all other religious functions.<br />