(1) In any¹[municipal area], no person shall use or employ in any factory, or any other place, any whistle or trumpet operated by steam, mechanical means or electricity, for the purpose of summoning or dismissing workmen or persons employed except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence from the municipal council.

(2) The municipal council may grant such licence, subject to such conditions as it may deem fit.

(3) Whoever uses or employs any such whistle or trumpet as aforesaid without, or in contravention of any of the conditions of or after the withdrawal of such licence shall be punished with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.

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1. Substituted by Act 36 of 1994 w.e.f. 1.6.1994.