MAPUSA
A resident of Ozran-Vagator, after months of sleepless nights, declining health, and what he calls official inaction, has written an emotional email to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant seeking urgent action against loud music from nightclubs in the area.
In his letter, Noel D’Souza describes how the nightlife that attracts thousands of tourists has become unbearable for residents living nearby.
D’Souza, who suffers from hypertension, said loud music, heavy bass and vibrations continue well past midnight, disturbing his sleep and affecting his health.
“The ground begins to vibrate with the bass sound. It is worse than an earthquake,” he wrote, adding that the noise from revellers can sometimes be so loud “it sounds like they are going to war.”
He said he has repeatedly complained to the Police Control Room, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), senior police officers and the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS).
However, he claims each complaint only results in a reference number and assurance that it has been forwarded to the local police station, with no real action on the ground.
D’Souza further alleged that the music often becomes louder after complaints are made.
“I don’t know what happens at Anjuna Police Station, but as soon as I inform the Police Control Room and GSPCB, the sound volume increases,” he stated.
He also questioned why residents are expected to identify and report individual nightclubs every night, when several establishments allegedly play loud music until the early hours.
In his letter, he raised concerns over the alleged non-enforcement of Supreme Court guidelines restricting loud music after 10 pm, and asked whether regular night patrols are being conducted to monitor noise levels.
D’Souza said several complaints on the government grievance portal remain unresolved despite repeated follow-ups, leaving him frustrated with the system.
Addressing the Chief Minister as the “CEO of Goa”, he made an emotional appeal for intervention on behalf of all affected residents.
“I believe you will act on my mail not only for me but also for all the silent suffering people of Ozran-Vagator, including newborn babies, schoolchildren, elderly people, the sick, and working citizens who struggle after sleepless nights,” he wrote.
He has requested a proper solution instead of routine acknowledgements and urged the government to ensure residents are not forced to endure nightly noise disturbances.
To support his claims, he attached call records to the Police Control Room, copies of emails sent to authorities over several days, and logs showing persistent noise levels.
The issue once again highlights the ongoing conflict between Goa’s nightlife industry and the right of residents to peaceful living, raising questions over the enforcement of noise regulations in busy tourist areas.
