

Whereas a draft of Noise Pollution (Control and Regulation) Rules, 1999 was published under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests vide number S.O. 123(E) - Whereas the increasing ambient noise levels in public places from various sources, inter-alia, industrial activity, construction activity, generator sets, loud speakers, public address systems, music systems, vehicular horns and other mechanical devices have deleterious effects on human health and the psychological well being of the people it is considered necessary to regulate and control noise producing and generating sources with the objective of maintaining the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise to 6:00 A.M.Notification New Delhi, the 14 February, 2000 of India regulation GSR 682(E),dated October 5, 1999.ĭo not play fire-crackers between 10:00 P.M. Purchase only those fire-crackers that comply the noise standards as provided by the Govt. Play fire-crackers only outdoors in large open areas and community level.ĭo not make your neighbor a captive listener to your music system. and 6:00 A.M., except in closed premises. Keep the volume of the loudspeaker or sound amplification system low so as not to annoy your neighbors.Įnsure that the sound from your music system is played at volume which does not disturb your neighbor.ĭo not use loudspeaker or any sound amplification system between 10:00 P.M. GSR 742(E), dated September 25, 2000, which prescribes noise standards for petrol/kerosene generator sets).ĭo not install Diesel Generator Sets without prior approval of the competent authority, if required by local laws. of India notification GSR 371(E), dated May 17,2002.Īvoid use of multi toned/air horns in your vehicle.Īsk for copy of valid type approval certificate from the dealer while purchasing portable petrol/kerosene generator sets (as per Govt.

Prevention and Control of Noise PollutionĪlways maintain your motor vehicle and its exhaust silencer in proper condition.Įnsure that your Diesel Generator Set is provided with acoustic enclosure which gives a reduction of a minimum 25 dBA (as per the provisions of the Govt.
