NHRC has sought details of permissible noise limits for Dolby and DJ systems, the legal framework governing their use
Because of excessive noise,” he said, irrespective of religion, caste or sect, people suffer.
Rejecting attempts to link the issue to religion, Kelkar said excessive noise affected everyone equally, regardless of faith, caste or beliefs. “The issue is not directed at any particular community.
Kelkar’s complaint referred to an Aug 24 public meeting at Pune Municipal Corporation, where Narayan Peth resident Vidyanand Bapat, who sought restrictions on noise pollution, was allegedly heckled and escorted out.
Kelkar told TOI that NHRC had accepted that prima facie his allegations disclosed violations affecting citizens’ right to live peacefully. He said clear guidelines and strict enforcement were needed to ensure compliance with noise norms and protect residents from excessive disturbance. He alleged that Ganesh mandals, backed by politicians, often ignored noise norms despite repeated complaints, while civic and police authorities rarely enforced them. Taking cognisance of the complaint, an NHRC bench headed by member Priyank Kanoongo observed that the allegations prima facie pointed to possible human rights violations and directed the MPCB chairperson to submit a report within two weeks.
Pune: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued a notice to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) chairperson, seeking an inquiry and action-taken report on allegations of excessive noise pollution during Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav celebrations.