Question

As per the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2017, the State Government may permit use of loud speakers or public address systems and the like during night hours (between 10.00 p.m. and 12.00 midnight) on or during any cultural, religious or festive occasion of a limited duration not exceeding _________ days in all during a calendar year
1. 10
2. 15
3. 20
4. 25

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 15

Explanation:

(i) As per the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2017, the State Government may subject to such terms and conditions as are necessary to reduce noise pollution, permit use of loud speakers or public address systems and the like during night hours (between 10.00 p.m. to 12.00 midnight) on or during any cultural, religious or festive occasion of a limited duration not exceeding fifteen days in all during a calendar year and the concerned State Government or District Authority in respect of its jurisdiction as authorised by the concerned State Government shall generally specify in advance, the number and particulars of the days on which such exemption should be operative.

(ii) For the purposes of this sub-rule, the expressions:
(a) “festive occasion’’ shall include any National function or State function as notified by the Central Government or State Government.
(b) “National function or State function “shall include”:

• Republic Day
• Independence Day
• State Day
• such other day as notified by the Central Government or the State Government.