Use of steam whistles, etc

Use of steam whistles, etc. (1) No person shall use or employ in any factory or other place any whistle or trumpet or any other mechanical contrivance which emits an offensive noise for the purpose of summoning or dismissing workmen or persons employed, nor shall any person by means of any contrivance increase the noise emitted in any such factory or place by the exhaust pipe of any engine, without the written permission of the committee, in granting which, the committee may impose such conditions as it may deem proper, restricting the times at which such whistle or trumpet, or other contrivance may be used. (2) The committee may on giving one month’s notice revoke any permission given under sub-section (1). (3) Whoever, in contravention of the provisions of this section, uses or employs any whistle, trumpet or other contrivance, shall be punishable with a fine which may extend to fifty rupees, and with a further fine which may extend to five rupees for every day during which the offence is continued.