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The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
Act ID: 2000
The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
"Rules for regulation and control of noise producing and generating sources."
Table of Contents
10 Sections
Ch. 1
Full Text
S.1
Short title and commencement .-(1) These rules may be called The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
S.2
Definitions .-In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,
S.3
Ambient air quality standards in respect of noise for different areas/zones .-(1) The ambient air quality standards in respect of noise for different areas/zones shall be such as specified in the Schedule annexed to these rules
S.4
Responsibility as to enforcement of noise pollution control measures .-(1) The noise levels in any area/zone shall not exceed the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise as specified in the Schedule
S.5
Restrictions on the use of loud speakers/public address system .-(1) A loud speaker or a public address system shall not be used except after obtaining written permission from the authority
S.6
Consequences of any violation in silence zone/area .-Whoever, in any place covered under the silence zone/area commits any of the following offence, he shall be liable for penalty under the provisions of the Act:
S.7
Complaints to be made to the authority .-(1) A person may, if the noise level exceeds the ambient noise standards by 10 dB (A) or more given in the corresponding columns against any area/zone, make a complaint to the authority
S.8
Power to prohibit, etc., continuance of music sound or noise .-(1) If the authority is satisfied from the report of an officer in charge of a police station or other information received by him [including from the complainant] that it is necessary to do so in order to prevent annoyance, disturbance, discomfort or injury or risk of annoyance, disturbance, discomfort or injury to the public or to any person who dwell or occupy property on the vicinity, he may, by a written order, issue such directions as he may consider necessary to any person for preventing, prohibiting, controlling or regulating:
S.9
Complaints to be made to the authority
S.10
Section 10