Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Nagpur Police Clarify DJ Rules Ahead of Ganesh Festival
Nagpur police said DJs are not completely banned during the Ganesh festival.
DJs can be used if they stay within the allowed noise level.
Very powerful or changed sound systems are not allowed.
Police are especially concerned about systems that create loud sounds and strong vibrations.
They may also act against Plasma and Pressure Mid systems if they break the noise rules.
Beams and laser lights are also restricted.
The rules will apply from September 4 to November 1.
Police commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil said action will be taken when the limits are broken.
Nagpur police said there is no blanket ban on DJ systems during the upcoming Ganesh festival.
Sound systems operating within prescribed decibel limits will be allowed.
Police will act against high-powered, modified, or multi-layered DJ systems producing excessive sound and vibrations.
Restrictions also cover Plasma and Pressure Mid systems, along with beams and laser lights, if rules are violated.
The restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita will remain in force from September 4 to November 1.
- Who
- Nagpur police commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil and Nagpur police.
- What
- Police clarified that DJ systems are allowed within prescribed noise limits, while excessive sound, vibrations, modified systems, beams, and laser lights may attract action.
- When
- The restrictions apply from September 4 to November 1; the clarification was issued on Friday ahead of the Ganesh festival.
- Where
- Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To enforce permitted noise levels and address excessive sound and vibrations from high-powered sound systems.
- Policy
- No blanket ban on DJ systems in Nagpur.
- Permitted use
- Sound systems operating within prescribed decibel limits are allowed.
- Restricted equipment
- High-powered and modified sound systems, beams, and laser lights are restricted.
- Additional systems
- Police may act against Plasma and Pressure Mid systems that violate noise limits.
- Legal provision
- Restrictions were imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
- Effective period
- September 4 to November 1.
- Police concern
- Multi-layered DJ systems can produce excessive sound and vibrations; the bass component is associated with strong vibrations.