HC strict on teenager’s death in Bilaspur… DJ and Sound Box sought response from government on noise

The court sought a detailed reply from the government

During the hearing, the court also took seriously the incident in Balrampur district, in which the 15 -year -old teenager was killed while dancing in a loud voice of DJ during Ganesh immersion. The court asked the government how the DJs were ringing with so much noise despite the ban and so far, whose responsibility has been fixed in it. The court has sought a detailed reply from the government.

Despite the ban, how was DJ ringing in loud voice

During the hearing, the High Court took seriously the incident in Balrampur district in which 15 -year -old Praveen Gupta was killed while dancing to DJ during Ganesh immersion. While dancing in a loud voice, he suddenly had trouble breathing and fell. He died during treatment in the hospital. The court asked how the DJ was ringing in such a loud voice despite the stay and so far, whose responsibility has been fixed in it.

DJ does not stop in Balrampur

During the debate, the fact came out that there was no ban on DJ in Balrampur district, so the DJs kept ringing in loud voice. The court expressed strong displeasure over this and asked the government what steps have been taken to prevent this situation that endanger the lives of common people.

Question on loose provision

The hearing stated that there are no stringent provisions in the clamor Control Act, 1985. Once or twice a fine of 500 to 1000 rupees is left. Neither the equipment is seized nor any concrete action. The court said that the safety of the people in such a weak system cannot be ensured.

2000 rules more rigid

Citing the report of the Law Department, the court was told that noise pollution (control and regulation) rules, 2000, are far more rigid than the state’s clamor control act, 1985. The 2000 rules are made under the Central Act and legally strong on the State Act. These rules have been made mandatory to take permission for the use of loudspeakers and determine the sound range. In the earlier hearing, the Advocate General also admitted that the state government is preparing to amend the provisions, so that strict provisions can be implemented as per the noise pollution rules, 2000. The High Court has asked the government to submit a detailed action report in this case.