Noise Rules 2000

Can SEC do away with loudspeaker ban, NGT asks

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), on Tuesday, wanted to know from the West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) whether it has any right to do away with provisions under the Environment Protect

Publication Date:

08/04/2015

Author(s): Jayanta Gupta

Source: Times of India (Kolkata)

Tags:

West Bengal, Noise Pollution, Kolkata, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Environment Act 1986, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Noise Rules 2000, Health Effects, Environment

Environment

Status of ambient noise pollution during Deepawali in India

Deepawali is certainly the biggest and the brightest festivals of India. It's the festival of lights. Burning of firecrackers is the major concern and questions on the environmental and health impact. The high decibel noise of firecrackers triggers the problems like annoyance, hypertension, stress, hearing loss, and sleep disturbances.

Publication Date:

18/03/2015

Source: Central Pollution Control Board

Tags:

Noise Pollution, Festival, India, Noise Rules 2000, Health Effects, Noise Pollution Control

Environment

Order of the High Court of Bombay regarding nuisance created in various cities by organization of various festivals such as Ganesh Utsav, Navaratri Utsav, Dahi Handi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 13/03/2015

Order of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay in the matter of Dr. Mahesh Vijay Bedekar Vs The State of Maharashtra dated 13/03/2015 regarding nuisance created in various cities by organization of various festivals such as Ganesh Utsav, Navaratri Utsav, Dahi Handi, etc.

The issue raised relates to various illegalities in connection with the said festivals as well as in connection with the processions and gatherings associated with the aforesaid festivals.

Judgement Date:

13/03/2015

Tags:

Noise Pollution, Festival, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Court, Environment Act 1986, Noise Rules 2000, Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

Environment

Police action against sound pollution

The Neyyattinkara police on Tuesday conducted raids and seized equipment, including loudspeakers and sound amplifiers, from several persons who were violating sound pollution norms.

Publication Date:

04/03/2015

Source: Hindu (Thiruvananthapuram)

Tags:

Kerala, Noise Pollution, Festival, Noise Rules 2000, Health Effects, Environment

Environment

Tribunal asks cops to take action against noise polluters on Dec 31

The Pune bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed the police to take action against those who create excessive noise on the streets during the night of December 31.

Publication Date:

30/12/2014

Author(s): Ranjana Diggikar

Source: Times Of India (Aurangabad)

Tags:

Maharashtra, Aurangabad (T), Noise Pollution, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Noise Rules 2000, Environment Act 1986, Environment

Environment

Plea to remove loudspeakers: NGT seeks response from city govt

The National Green Tribunal today sought a response from Delhi government on a plea to remove loudspeakers from a temple in Palam Colony here which is used allegedly for exorcising persons allegedl

Publication Date:

01/10/2014

Source: Business Standard (New Delhi)

Tags:

Delhi, Noise Pollution, Environment Act 1986, Air Pollution, Noise Rules 2000, Health Effects, Environment

Environment

Efforts on to contain noise pollution during puja

PATNA: Come Durga Puga and officials of the Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) get busy ensuring that the noise pollution level do not exceed the specified levels.

Publication Date:

24/09/2014

Author(s): Vithika Salomi

Source: Times Of India (Patna)

Tags:

Bihar, Noise Pollution, Durga Puja, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Noise Rules 2000, Health Effects, Environment

Environment

Noisy religious places on cop radar

THANE: After deciding to monitor noisy Dahi Handi celebrations, the city police have shifted their attention to loudspeakers at religious places in Thane, Kalyan, Dombivli and Mumbra.

Publication Date:

14/08/2014

Author(s): Sanjeev Shivadekar

Source: Times Of India (Thane)

Tags:

Maharashtra, Thane (D), Religious Places, Noise Pollution, Public Interest Litigation (PIL), High Court, Noise Rules 2000, Right To Information (RTI), Health Effects, Environment

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