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Vehicular pollution worse than effects of loud music

Ban on loud music has been called for based on the premise that loud music pollution disturbs the human beings sensitivity. Then there also appears to be discrimination as regards implementation of other pollution laws, notably, those relating to vehicular emissions many of which are to be carcinogenic. This is much worse for human health then loud music pollution “ without pandering to other noises and pollution is discriminatory and against the principles of justice.



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Impose garbage tax only on commercial establishments

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Mar 27, 2023, 7:44 PM IST
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It is learnt that the Gram Sabha of Colva on Sunday decided not to impose garbage tax on individual households, religious places like temples, churches and mosques and educational institutions located in the village. The garbage tax will only be applicable to the commercial establishments. The decision was reportedly taken after studying the government rates to be imposed in villages. This is a step in the right direction taken by the Gram Sabha of Colva and needs to be…

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