Kendrapara, Aug. 6 -- The Orissa High Court has directed the Collector of Kendrapara to promptly address a long-pending representation filed by a local resident, raising serious concerns about widespread violations of noise pollution laws, particularly in Pattamundai Block and Pattamundai Municipality.
The directive was issued in response to a writ petition filed by Bibhuti Bhusan Mohapatra, represented by Advocate Akhand.
The petitioner sought enforcement of the noise pollution control guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court of India.
Citing binding precedents, the petitioner urged state authorities to issue instructions to all District Magistrates and Police Officials to ensure strict compliance with the Supreme Court's guidelines an...