K.S. Radhakrishnan, Ag.C.J.

1. The necessity of enforcing the provisions of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was highlighted by the apex court in Church of God v. K.K.R. Majestic Colony Welfare Association (2000 (3) KLT 651 (SC). R.3(1) of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 provides for the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise for different areas/zones as specified in the schedule annexed to the Rules. Responsibility as to the enforcement of noise pollution control measures has been narrated therein. So also, its consequence. The principle laid down by the apex court was followed by a Bench of this Court in W.A. 3125 of 2001 and the following directions were issued.

"We, therefore, dispose of the writ appeal and the original petition by directing the State of Kerala, the first respondent, to take necessary steps to identify the zones and generally to fulfil all the requirements of R.3 of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 within six months from thi