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Causing noise pollution is a punishable offence under the law. The punishment is:
Causing Public Nuisance
Creating noise is considered to be a public nuisance when you cause any injury, danger or annoyance to the public1. For example, if your neighbour plays a sound system at midnight very loudly, then this is a public nuisance.
The punishment for such nuisance is a fine up to Rs. 200.2 If you continue to make noise even after the Court directs you to stop the noise, the punishment is jail time up to 6 months along with a fine.3.
Causing Environmental Pollution
Since noise pollution causes significant harm to the environment and surroundings, it is taken seriously under the law. For example, if the construction noise of a building is making it hard for you to live, then this is a form of noise pollution.
The punishment for this offence is jail time up to five years and/or a fine up to Rs. 1 Lakh.4
If the noise pollution continues, then you may be punished with an additional fine of Rs. 5000 for every day the pollution happens. If the noise continues for more than a year despite orders to stop it, then you may be punished with jail time up to 7 years.5
You have a right to complain about noise pollution and the authorities will take action against the responsible persons.
अभिषेक कुमार केशरी
November 6, 2022
में अभिषेक कुमार में सब्जी मंडी वार्ड न 18 भभुआ जिला कैमूर का निवासी हु मेरे घर के बगल में आटा चक्की का मिल है वो रोज रात को करीब 9 बजे से 4 बजे भोर तक मसीन चलाकर ध्वनि प्रदूषण करता है
मना करने पर वो मारने पीटने की ओर जान से मारने की धमकी देता है
अतः आप श्री मान से नम्र निवेदिन है कि इसपर रोक लगाने की कृप्या प्रदान करे
पता है
भभुआ कैमूर जिला
सब्जी मंडी वॉर्ड न 18
मिल का नाम केशरी आटा चक्की मिल
प्रो ,, डोमा प्रसाद केशरी
पिता स्वर्गीय सरजू प्रसाद केशरी
Nyaaya
November 11, 2022
हमसे जुड़ने के लिए धन्वयाद। न्याया आपके लिए कंप्लेंट फाइल नहीं कर सकता। लेकिन यदि आप चाहेें तोह आप एक्सप्लेनेर में दिए गए ज़रियों से अपनी कंप्लेंट फाइल कर सकते हैं जैसे की पुलिस से कंप्लेंट करके।
Md Ali
October 6, 2023
dear sir everyday loudspeakar heavy sound use par day night drunk alcohol use please pollution shortout sir
Jassi
February 7, 2024
Actually, even after 10 pm in my village, the noise of the mosque does not stop, I do not know what to do? Also I don’t want to reveal my personal details to complain about this. You are kindly requested to plz tell me how to complain about this Unbearably Loud Noise coming from the Mosque in My Small Village in Nagaur district, state of Rajasthan, so that we can sleep peacefully at least during the night, Ma’am/Sir.
Alka Manral
May 24, 2024
If any noise is being made which causes you annoyance, discomfort or any injury, then you can file a complaint with the authorities given below. You can also complain if you know that the noise level has exceeded the noise standards by 10 dB(A) in any area or there is noise pollution that happens at night between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
Police:
You can complain to the nearest police station, call 100 or file an online complaint with your State’s police complaint portal if you want to prevent noise pollution. The officer in charge of the police station, police commissioner or any officer (not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police) can take action by:
Seizing equipment,
Stopping the use of a microphone or loudspeaker, etc.
Going to the Pollution Control Board and getting a written order prohibiting the noise.
Central and State Pollution Control Board
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests for implementation of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Its main functions are to promote cleanliness of water in streams, wells, etc. and prevent water pollution. The Board also has the duty to improve the quality of air by preventing air and noise pollution. The Head Office of the CPCB is in New Delhi and they also have several regional offices across states.
Even though the offices of the CPCB are only there in a few states, every state also has an office known as the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). You can also approach the SPCB offices to file a complaint. These authorities have the power to issue a written order for preventing, prohibiting, controlling or regulating:
Any vocal or instrumental music
Sounds caused by playing, beating, clashing, blowing
Instruments including loudspeakers, public address systems, horn, construction equipment, appliance or apparatus which is capable of producing or reproducing sound
Sounds caused by bursting of sound emitting fire crackers
Sounds caused from a business operation, or trade, for example, business of manufacture of utensils, etc.
The authorities may give an opportunity to the person who made the noise to be heard and then may modify or alter the order.
Courts
District Magistrate
You can approach the nearest District Magistrate (Court) with the help of a lawyer to complain about noise pollution. The Court has the power to temporarily stop or remove the nuisance caused by noise pollution. The Court may pass the following orders after hearing out the person who caused the noise pollution:
Temporary order or injunction to stop the noise
Order to remove the noise or regulate it
Permanent order to remove the noise pollutant and stop the noise
National Green Tribunal
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialised judicial body where you can go to file environmental cases including noise pollution cases. The NGT was set up to:
Provide effective and expeditious remedies for environmental protection,
Conservation of forests and other natural resources
Enforcement of any legal right relating to the environment.
The NGT’s orders are binding and it has power to grant relief in the form of compensation to affected persons.
Locations of the Tribunal
The NGT has a presence in five zones – North, Central, East, South and West. The Principal Bench is situated in the North Zone, headquartered in Delhi. The Central zone bench is situated in Bhopal, East zone bench in Kolkata, South zone bench in Chennai and West zone bench in Pune.
Filing a Complaint with the NGT
Any person seeking relief and compensation for environmental damage or pollution involving subjects like air pollution, environment pollution, water pollution, etc. can approach the NGT. The decisions of the NGT are binding and you can appeal within 90 days to the Supreme Court if you are unhappy with its decision.
You can engage a lawyer if you want to approach the Court to file a case or file an appeal from a judgment of a lower Court.