GOVT. PERMITS LOUDSPEAKERS IN NIGHT HOURS ON SPECIAL DAYS

Panaji, 07 April 2026

Department of Environment and Climate Change has permitted use of loudspeakers or public address system during night hours between 10,00 pm to 12,00 midnight during the year 2026 on designated Cultural and Religious occasions such as Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day of idol immersion & 5th day of idol immersion ) on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively; Anant Chaturdashi on September 24 , 2026; Navratri (last day of Navratri) on October 20, 2026; Diwali Eve on November 07, 2026; Christmas Eve on December 24, 2026; Christmas on December 25, 2026 and New Year’s Eve from December 26 to 31, December 2026.

The permission shall be granted only on a case-to-case basis in response to a specific application made by the concerned Village Panchayat, Municipal Corporation/Municipal Council or an individual in the State of Goa.

The provisions of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 should be strictly adhere.

The ‘authority’ concerned shall monitor the noise levels during the permitted festive occasion and other occasion also and take prompt remedial action in the event of any violation of the same and of above conditions.

DI/INF/AXP/SAG/SF/UH/2026/27