Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Orissa High Court Orders Action on Kendrapara Noise Pollution
Imagine if the music from parties and events was too loud and bothering people, especially those who are sick or studying.
A person in Kendrapara, India, complained about this to the local government, but nothing happened.
So, they went to court!
The court agreed the noise was a problem and told the local official (the collector) to listen to the complaint and make a decision within a month.
The court referenced old rules and laws about loud noises from the Supreme Court and other laws.
Orissa High Court ordered Kendrapara collector to address noise pollution complaints.
A local resident, Bibhuti Bhusan Mohapatra, filed the case.
The case concerns noise pollution in Pattamundai Block and Municipality.
Petitioner cited Supreme Court guidelines on noise control and the Orissa Fire-works and Loud Speakers (Regulation) Act.
The court directed the collector to issue a reasoned order within one month.
- Who
- The Orissa High Court, the Kendrapara collector, and a local resident, Bibhuti Bhusan Mohapatra.
- What
- Orissa High Court directed Kendrapara collector to address noise pollution complaints.
- When
- The court issued the directive recently, without specifying an exact date.
- Where
- Pattamundai Block and Municipality in Kendrapara, India.
- Why
- To enforce noise pollution control laws and address complaints about excessive noise from events.
- Court
- Orissa High Court
- Petitioner
- Bibhuti Bhusan Mohapatra
- Location
- Kendrapara, India
- Subject
- Noise Pollution
- Legal Reference
- Supreme Court guidelines, Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, Orissa Fire-works and Loud Speakers (Regulation) Act, 1958
- Action
- Collector directed to issue reasoned order within one month