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SHEEL NAGU, ANIL KSHETARPAL
Abhilaksh Sachdev – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Sheel Nagu, CJ.) :
Short reply filed on behalf of Punjab Pollution Control Board in CWP-7741-2024 is taken on record.
2. These petitions are disposed of by common order.
3. This petition has been filed essentially complaining of noise pollution caused by respondent No.7, which is situated in Ambala Cantt. 2. During pendency of this petition, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Board’) as well as State of Haryana have filed their respective affidavits inter alia stating that respondent No.7 had been summoned by the authorities and on appearing, the respondent No.7 assured of maintaining the noise levels, which are prescribed by guidelines laid down in order passed by a Co-ordinate Bench of this Court on 22.07.2019 in various CWPs including CWP-6213-2016 (Annexure P.12). For ready reference and convenience, relevant guidelines contained in paragraph 28 of the aforesaid order are reproduced below:
Noise pollution is a cognizable offence, and authorities must ensure compliance with noise control regulations, allowing citizens to lodge FIRs for violations.
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