The Bombay High Court, in a suo motu PIL on festival noise and pollution, has directed a total ban on the bursting of firecrackers during festivities, and issued a detailed set of measures to control loudspeaker noise, decibel-measurement meters at every venue and procession, undertakings and forfeitable security deposits from organisers, ward-wise assessment before permissions are granted, and seizure of equipment on violation. The directions are to be enforced during the current festive season.
Today(18th Sept),The Bombay High Court ruled that noise pollution from loudspeakers and sound systems during Ganesh Chaturthi is equally harmful during other festivals like Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. The decision follows public interest litigations (PILs) seeking restrictions on DJs, dance, and laser lights during Eid processions.
