Noise pollution in residential areas — brought about by loud and pounding music in bars and shops, live promotional road shows, dance halls and cars — has subjected residents to distress beyond description. This state of affairs has also exposed them to serious health hazards.PHOTO|FILE
What you need to know:
The draft regulations have set the maximum permissible noise pollution in churches, mosques, nightclubs and bars, public rallies, public address systems, industrial machines and even promotional road shows.