Any person troubled by noise pollution of any kind, loud music or industrial noise, can now register complaints over phone or in writing with the police station within the respective jurisdiction. Immediate action will be initiated against the offenders.

Process

• 1. First find out if the noise qualifies as a violation since each municipality has different guidelines on what is considered a noise violation.
• 2. Go to the respective police department to file the complaint. Ask them to give you the concerned forms to file this complaint.
• 3. Provide the source of the noise, the person responsible and what time of day the noise occurs. The department is going to use this information to investigate the matter.
• 4. Following your complaint the police department will investigate the matter and keep you updated on the outcome. Your complaint will be taken in as anonymous and your identity will not be revealed.
• 5. Contact the police department again if the noise continues. The police can then send the matter to the courts. The person is likely to face a fine for noise violations.

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Department /Organisation: Bangalore City Police

Contact person: Assistant Commissioner of Police

Phone: 100

Website: Bangalore City Police

Location: Find the local police station within your jurisdiction on the map.

Do remember :( Important points: Checklist)

• 1. The name of the person should be kept confidential.
• 2. Very often the Police Station nearest to you (as per the BBMP Ward Boundaries) may NOT be within the police jurisdiction where you need to report the offence. Knowing your local police station limits will save you valuable time and inconvenience.

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Related information:

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Related websites

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

General links

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000

Karnataka Police Act, 1963

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Karnataka State Pollution and Control Board

How to file a noise complaint

Public can complain against noise pollution

Helpline Police Helpline 100

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Disclaimer: * This information is subject to periodic government policy / process change. Kindly contact the concerned department to crosscheck for recent updates, if any.