Environment and local nuisance
Environment or local nuisance problem — I need help
A general environment complaint — we ask one question so you reach the pollution board, the local body or the police.
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Report noise beyond permitted hours to the police first, since it can act immediately, and to the pollution board for repeated violations.
Who is responsible
The noise rules fix the permissible levels by zone and prohibit loudspeakers at night, so noise beyond those limits is an offence whether it comes from a function, a factory or a generator. The police can stop an ongoing violation on the spot, while the pollution board handles a repeated or industrial source, which is why both are informed rather than one.
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You
Your home, village, or ward — where the problem is.
Start here
Report noise beyond permitted hours to the police first, since it can act immediately, and to the pollution board for repeated violations.
State
State Pollution Control Board (Bihar) — Nodal Officer
Officer of the Bihar State Pollution Control Board responsible for pollution complaints and environmental clearances.
State
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Bihar
Pollution control, forest protection, tree permissions and environmental clearances in Bihar through the State Pollution Control Board.
State
Government of BiharPatna · state headquarters
State government; departments deliver citizen services through ServicePlus and department portals.
If that does not work
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Call 112 or the police station for an ongoing violation
Open official page - 2
For a repeated source, complain to the pollution board
Open official page - 3
If ignored, escalate to the district administration
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Sources and evidence
- [1] Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000The noise rules set permissible levels by zone and restrict loudspeaker use and timing.
- [2] Bihar State Pollution Control BoardThe State Pollution Control Board handles repeated and industrial noise complaints.
- [3] Emergency helpline 112 (all-in-one emergency response, India)112 can be called for an ongoing noise violation needing immediate response.