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Report filed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) regarding violation of Noise Pollution Rules, 2000 by some of the restaurants, bars in Hauz Khas village, Delhi, 16/04/2024

  • 16/04/2024

Report filed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) regarding violation of Noise Pollution Rules, 2000 by some of the restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes in Hauz Khas village. Events like live music events on open rooftops using loudspeakers and other sound equipment were being held.

Sub Divisional Magistrate has issued challans of Rs 10,000 each to 10 units for violation of the Noise Rules, 2000. EC amount has been received only from 7 units out of 10 and transaction number of payment receipts of 3 units are not matching, the court was informed. Closure directions were issued by the DPCC on three units for violation of Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 on April 6, 2024. These 3 units were found to be operating without requisite pollution control systems and without consent to operate (CTO) by the joint committee during earlier inspections.