Wardha police tighten noise pollution enforcement ahead of Ganeshotsav

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court passed an order on September 11, 2026, directing strict enforcement of noise pollution rules across every district of Vidarbha from September 11, 2026 to November 1, 2026. Following this order, Wardha district police have begun taking special steps to check noise pollution during Ganeshotsav and other religious and social festivals in the coming weeks.

The court's order specifically calls for close monitoring of the use of DJ sound systems, plasma sound systems, pressure-mid sound systems and vehicles modified to carry such sound equipment.

Wardha police have outlined the action they will take. Strict legal action will be taken against mandals, organisers, DJ operators and equipment owners who violate noise pollution rules. Sound systems found exceeding the permitted decibel limit will have their noise levels measured, and action will follow immediately once a violation is confirmed.

Special teams will carry out checks to prevent illegal or unauthorised use of DJs, plasma sound systems, pressure-mid sound systems and similar multi-speaker systems. Festival mandals granted permissions will be required to fully comply with the noise pollution conditions attached to them. Extra vigilance will be maintained over noise pollution in silence zones.

Complaints of noise pollution from the public will be attended to immediately, with necessary legal action taken. Wardha's district collector and district magistrate, using powers under Section 163 of the BNSS, has issued a notification banning the use of laser lights.

Wardha's superintendent of police has issued an order on noise pollution using powers under Section 36 and Section 38(1) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. Wardha police say their main objective is not merely to issue the order but to ensure it is actually implemented and effectively enforced. The court too has said that issuing a notification is not enough; ensuring its effective compliance is essential.

Wardha police have appealed to the public, saying Ganeshotsav is an important festival in the district's social and cultural life. Every mandal and organiser should take responsibility for ensuring that the festival's joy, enthusiasm and tradition continue without noise pollution. Police have said the festival should be celebrated with enthusiasm, but noise pollution rules must not be broken, and violators will face legal action without any compromise.