Kohima DC issues guidelines on use of loudspeakers in view of students preparing for examinations

Dimapur, Jan. 30 (EMN): Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Shanavas C, has issued guidelines regulating the use of loudspeakers in order to create a conducive environment for the students to prepare for their upcoming examinations.

The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) had announced that it will conduct the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examinations between March 10 and March 22, while exams for the HSSLC and Class 11 will be begin on March 9 and conclude on March 31.

In a notification, the Kohima DC informed the noise level at public places where loudspeakers, public address system or any other noise is being used must not exceed 10 dB (A) above the ambient noise standards for the area or 75 dB (A) whichever is lower.

The order barred the beating of drums, tom-tom, blowing trumpets, sound any instrument or use any sound amplifier at night (between 10 pm and 6 am) except in public emergencies. It said peripheral noise level of privately-owned sound system should not exceed by more than 5 dB (A) than the ambient air-quality standard specified for the area in which it is used, at the boundary of the private place.

“The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 has laid down the permissible limits wherein for residential areas are 55 dB and 45 dB during daytime and night respectively. The notice has been issued in pursuance of Government of India, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, New Delhi, for strict compliance,” read.

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