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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Seeing through noise? Panel's report in HC reply recommends amending 1985 law
Raipur: An affidavit submitted by the Chhattisgarh environment environment conservation board (CECB) in the high court recommended that the state govt should consider amending the Kolahal Niyantran Adhiniyam, 1985, taking in view the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. Through a report submitted in compliance with earlier court orders, the board indicated that after a comparative analysis, the 2000 rules were found to be more stringent and the 1985 act should be aligned with them. On Monday, the Chhattisgarh high court took a suo motu cognizance concerning noise pollution, initiated after a news report. The court reviewed an application from the assistant legal officer, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB), Bilaspur, detailing the work of a committee formed to address the issue. The report highlighted key differences between the two enactments. While the 1985 act permits loudspeaker use with authority permission, it does not specify noise limits. The 2000 Rules, in contrast, require permission and establish clear noise limits. The penalties and noise limits under the 2000 Rules are significantly stricter. Furthermore, Section 14 of the 1985 act categorises violations as non-cognizable and bailable offences. The committee's affidavit proposes amending this section of the 1985 act for more effective implementation by the administration. The committee, established by a January 29, 2025 order from the general administration department, Govt of Chhattisgarh, held its third meeting on May 29. It sought a report from the law department regarding the overlap between the two sets of regulations. The law department's comparative analysis revealed several inconsistencies. The classification of noise-prohibited zones differs in both enactments, as do the permitted time and area limits for loudspeaker use. The Kolahal Niyantran Adhiniyam, 1985, offers greater flexibility, with section 13 allowing free use of loudspeakers for 29 religious festivals. However, the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared this section unconstitutional in Rajendra Verma vs. State of MP and Umesh Sharma vs. Housing and Environment Department (2018). Conversely, Rule 5(3) of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, restricts loudspeaker use to 15 days annually. Regarding penalties, Section 15 of the 1985 act provides for a minimum punishment for violations, while rule 6 of the 2000 rules prescribes greater penalties, thereby enhancing enforceability. Section 19 of the 1985 act empowers the state govt to frame rules for its implementation, a provision absent in the 2000 Rules. The report suggests that the state govt can amend the 1985 act, taking into account the comparative analysis, and also frame rules under Section 19 of the act. It clarifies that in cases of conflict, central law prevails over state law. Since the 1985 act is a state enactment and the 2000 rules are a central enactment, the 2000 rules will take precedence. The committee has accepted the law department's report and recommended that the state govt consider amending the Kolahal Niyantran Adhiniyam, 1985, based on the department's suggestions. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Business Upturn
28-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Sarda Energy receives consent to operate Coal Gasifier Plant in Raipur
Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited has recently informed exchanges that the company received approval from the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB), Raipur, to operate its Coal Gasifier Plant. The consent has been granted under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. According to the disclosure, the consent covers the operation of a Coal Gasifier Plant with a capacity of 3,606.15 Nm³/hr. The unit is intended for use at the company's Pellet Plant located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This regulatory approval allows Sarda Energy & Minerals to proceed with operations at the specified capacity in accordance with environmental compliance requirements. In the meantime, Sarda Energy & Minerals shares closed at ₹450.20 on Friday. The stock opened at ₹448.50 and touched a high of ₹452.00 during the day, while the low stood at ₹444.85. The company's 52-week high is ₹563.45, and the 52-week low is ₹229.50. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Business Standard
28-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Sarda Energy & Minerals receives consent to operate coal gasifier plant
Sarda Energy & Minerals announced that Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur has granted, to the Company, under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Consent to Operate Coal Gasifier Plant of capacity 3606.15 Nm3/hr for Pellet Plant at by Capital Market - Live News
Business Upturn
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Sarda Energy & Minerals receives green nod for coal washery expansion to 1.8 MTPA
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 2, 2025, 18:05 IST Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited has received official approval from the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board to expand its coal washery operations in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. The consent, granted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, allows the company to increase its coal washery capacity from 0.96 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 1.8 MTPA. The development marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing efforts to scale its operations and enhance capacity. The expansion aligns with Sarda Energy's broader strategic goals in resource processing and infrastructure. The company disclosed this update to the exchanges on June 2, 2025, in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
