PCMC Police Warn Ganesh Mandals Over Noise Pollution
– DJ equipment to be seized, cases filed for violating prescribed sound limits
Pimpri : With Ganeshotsav approaching, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have adopted a strict stand against noise pollution and warned Ganesh mandals of criminal action for violating prescribed sound limits.
Police said that if DJ systems exceed the permitted noise levels, action will be taken against the mandal president, office-bearers, DJ owner and vehicle driver. DJ systems, mixers, loudspeakers and related equipment will also be seized.
The police cited action taken against 31 mandals during the Dahi Handi festival for violating noise limits and urged Ganesh mandals to strictly follow the norms prescribed by the Supreme Court and the government.
Additional Commissioner of Police Sarang Awad appealed to mandals and citizens to celebrate the festival responsibly without causing inconvenience to senior citizens, patients, students and other residents.
Prescribed Noise Limits
| Area | 6 am–10 pm | 10 pm–6 am |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial | 75 dB | 70 dB |
| Commercial | 65 dB | 55 dB |
| Residential | 55 dB | 45 dB |
| Silence Zone | 50 dB | 40 dB |
Police have made it clear that no leniency will be shown to mandals violating noise limits and appealed for cooperation to ensure a peaceful and safe Ganeshotsav.
