Noise pollution during festival

Noise pollution cases will now be heard by a special bench with Justice Oka on the chair. However, such benches are formed only when there is a difference of opinion between two judges of the same bench or two different benches, and yet we see no such differences yet. Ganesh festival is one of the main festivals in Maharashtra where vocal music and musical instruments during the festival causes high levels of noise. In general, ambient levels of noise increase considerably. Noise pollution is undesirable poses danger to health. It causes stress, and can be the cause of many illness apart from annoyance. Therefore, any form of noise can be considered pollution if it causes annoyance, sleeplessness, fright, or any form of stress. Once the pollution stops, the environment is free of it.We can measure individual sounds that may damage human hearing but it is difficult to monitor cumulative exposure to noise.The response to noise pollution itself is highly subjective. To some people the roar of an engine is satisfying or thrilling; to others it is an annoyance. Loud music may be enjoyable or a torment, depending on the listener and the circumstances So, it is festival time and the mandals organising such events should take proper care to protect the interest of people living in the vicinity.The move to form a special bench came in for flak from different quarters and it will be a tough decision to make a balanced decision.

— Jayanthy S Maniam