| A: Details of the problem |
| 1.Problem: |
Noise pollution due to loudspeaker at Bandra (W)
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| 2. Period: |
Before 2007 |
| 3. Details: |
MacRonells party hall at St. Andrews Road, Nextto Learners Academy, Bandra(W) has functions in a residential area where they play very loud music with loudspeakers, over the 55db limit specified in the law. Since the party hall adjoins a school, it should be designated a silence zone.
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| 4. Additional information: |
Nil
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5. Steps taken till now:
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We have made multiple requests to the BMC to make it a silence zone. We have also visited the police station to file a complaint against them.
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6. Result:
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There has been no response from the BMC. The police refused to register a complaint.
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7. Help needed now:
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We wish to have the area declared a silence zone, and need advice on how to ensure this is done. We also want the police to register a complaint.
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8. Will pay fees for help / professional advice:
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Yes
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| B: My Suggestions |
| 4. For others in a similar situation: |
We would like to know how they tackled the problem.
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| 5. Other Information Needed: |
Information on how to proceed against the BMC and police if they refuse to act on genuine complaints.
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| C: Websites / People / Resources that I have found helpful |
| 1. Websites: |
rtiindia.org
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| D: My contact details |
1. Name:
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Parikshit Dar
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2. Profession:
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Nil
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3. Phone:
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Nil
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4. Email id:
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rickdar@hotmail.com
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5. Location:
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Mumbai, Maharashtra
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