The Chandigarh administration is ready to punish Diljit Dosanjh concert organizers with a maximum penalty of Rs 15 Lakh for violating the noise level restriction order set by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The event was held at the exhibition center in Sector 34 on December 14. According to the local administration, the Diljit Dosanjh concert exceeded the 75 decibels limit ordered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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What Went Wrong at the Chandigarh Concert?
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set the permissible noise level to 75 decibels for public events. However, noise levels between 76.1 and 93.1 decibels were recorded at three different locations, during the Chandigarh concert.
This was not a small mistake, but a direct violation of noise pollution rules set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1986, which makes concert organizers responsible for maintaining legal noise levels during their events.
Administration’s Response
The detailed report of the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of the area has been submitted to the Environment Department. It recommended action to the administration under the Environmental Protection Act.
Officials confirmed that a notice will be issued to the concert organizers to seek their response before finalizing the penalty. The Act requires a mandatory hearing before any action is taken.
They emphasized that giving the organizers a hearing is mandatory under the Act. The Administration is likely to recommend a maximum penalty of Rs 15 lakh for this violation.
This Isn’t the First Noise Violation
Surprisingly, the issue of noise violations was not limited to the Diljit Dosanjh concert. A similar breach occurred, a week later on December 21, at AP Dhillon’s Chandigarh concert.Following public complaints, the event was relocated from Sector 34 to the Rally Ground in Sector 25.
The AP Dhillon’s concert recorded noise levels between 80 and 85 decibels, which exceeded the High Court’s limit. Despite the change in venue, the Chandigarh Administration received heavy complaints, highlighting the need for stricter regulation over such events.
High Court’s Stand
The High Court had issued strict instructions for the concert and directed the organizer to keep the noise level under 75 decibels, but the organizers failed to comply with noise limits. In an affidavit, the UT Administration acknowledged the violations and outlined proposed actions under the Environment Protection Act and the Noise Pollution Rules.
The court’s clear stance on this matter underscores the importance of balancing large-scale public events with the rights of residents to live peacefully.
This SOP is for future events:
Noise monitoring: Ensure that organizers remain within the permissible decibel levels capped by the authorities.
Traffic management: Reducing congestion near event venues.
Minimizing disruptions: Addressing the complaints from residents and local businesses will help to reduce disruptions.
Chandigarh Sector 34: No More Big Events?
Due to recurring problems at concerts in Sector 34, with complaints from residents and business people, the administration is now reconsidering the use of the space for large gatherings. It is unlikely that permission will be granted for further major activities in Sector 34.
Why is this important?
The UT administration’s action will send a strong message to all organizers. The message is clear: they will be responsible for complying with noise regulations. And ensuring that there is minimal disruption to the community.
The Diljit Dosanjh concert controversy has become a wake-up call for the organizers and officials of the event. With heavy penalties and stricter guidelines. The focus is now on creating a harmonious balance between organizing large-scale recreational activities and respecting the rights of the community.
It’s a reminder to fans. A great performance can be seen without unnecessary noise and chaos and for the organizers? It is a clear sign that we must do better next time.
