PANAJI
With festive season on, the State government has relaxed sound ban norms during the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and the forthcoming Christmas week, allowing use of loudspeakers beyond 10 pm but till 12 midnight.
In a press statement issued on Friday, the government has said that it has permitted the use of loudspeakers or public address systems during night hours between 10 pm to 12 midnight from November 21 to 26 and again from December 24 to 26 and on December 31, across the State.
“However, the permission shall be granted only on a case-to-case basis, in response to a specific application made by the concerned Village Panchayat, Municipal Corporation / Municipal Council or an individual or any recognized entity in the State of Goa,” the government said.
The government has directed authorities to ensure that the provisions of Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 are strictly complied with.
“The concerned authority shall monitor the noise levels during the permitted festive occasion and other occasions also, and take prompt remedial action in the event of any violation of the same and of this condition,” it said.
Currently, outdoor music beyond 10 pm is not permissible in the State.
