India, Aug. 15 -- The western bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), during a hearing on August 13, directed Pune police to submit a comprehensive report detailing the actions taken to address noise pollution violations during last year's Ganesh festival.

The directive follows an execution application filed by Pune-based audiologist Dr Kalyani Mandke through Advocate Maitreya Ghorpade. Mandke alleged that the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and police were directed to publish a list of violators within seven days of the festival's conclusion, but they failed to do so.

The matter is scheduled for the next hearing on August 22.

The NGT, in its judgment dated August 30, 2024, issued multiple directives to curb noise levels...