BOKARO, March 5 -- Deputy Commissioner Vijaya Jadhav has taken firm action against noise pollution violations, issuing a notice to the contractor of Amrit Park-Phase 5, Amrendra Kumar Singh.
On March 1, 2025, during a wedding-cum-reception event at Amrit Park (near Bokaro Collectorate), DJ music was played at high volume until 2:00 AM, violating the Supreme Court's directives on noise pollution control.
The notice highlights that as per the Supreme Court's order in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 72/1998, Forum for Prevention of Environment and Sound Pollution vs. Union of India & Others, playing loudspeakers in public places between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, the Noise Pollution Act of 1951 sets a maximum sound l...