The Dy Collector & SDO of Pernem Taluka was right in issuing permission from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023 for private entertainment for less than 50 participants on any given date during day time provided the noise level does not exceed 55 dB (A) See Rule 7 Action Plan by the “Authority” under Noise Rules, 2000. The licensing Authority of the concerned Taluka must ensure that GSPCB nod is given to the applicant subject to payment of inspection fee of equipment Rs 3,000 paid to GSPCB. In case of open air venues for more than 50 participants for public events, GSPCB shall be responsible to install online noise level monitoring, See Rule 7(f) of the Notification issued by the Department of Environment and Climate change, Government of Goa Action Plan. The GSPCB Chairman have given an undertaking to the High Court to this effect. The licensing authority of the concerned taluka must ensure that GSPCB nod is given to the applicant subject to payment of inspection fee of equipment of Rs 5,000 is paid to GSPCB. Big loss to the exchequer!
