The noise pollution has assumed dangerous propositions in Dehradun, disclosed the State Forest and Environment Minister Harak Singh Rawat in response to a question in the State Assembly on Wednesday.
He said that the level of noise in Clock Tower and CMI Chowk area of Dehradun has crossed 70 decibel limit which is dangerously high. Rawat added that the sound level is around 58 decibels in Haldwani city.
He, further, said that the sound levels are within permissible limits in Pauri, Almora and Chakrata.
The Minister said that the acceptable limit of noise pollution in the residential areas is 55 decibel while in the industrial areas the limit is 65 decibel. Rawat said that the department has slapped penalties on 2420 people for using sirens, multi-toned horns and pressure horns in the year 2017-18.
In a lighter vein, the Minister, who himself is known for his high-pitched volubility in the Assembly, requested the members to tone down to ensure that the decibel level is tolerable.
Putting in a supplementary question, Vikasnagar MLA Munna Singh Chauhan asked the Minister to clarify whether there is any regulation to control noise pollution emanating from the religious ceremonies and festivals to which the Minister replied in the negative.
