Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has officially declared a Silent Zone in parts of Ramdaspeth after receiving directives from the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. The decision comes in compliance with the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, Section 452A (1-A) and (1-B), and Government Resolution, as well as the High Court’s judgement in Writ Petition No. 4959/2024 dated September 30, 2024. According to the notification issued by the Municipal Commissioner Dr Abhijeet Chaudhari, areas within 100 metres of three key locations in Ramdaspeth - Sheshrao Wankhede Vidyaniketan School (Mor Hindi) Playground; Arneja Heart Hospital, and Bisne Hospital have been designated as peace zones or silent zones. The NMC received a formal communication regarding the court order on October 15, 2025, and subsequently issued the notification to ensure immediate compliance. The declaration aims to protect schools and hospitals - institutions considered sensitive to noise pollution - by enforcing stricter noise control regulations.

 

The court had instructed the police to closely monitor the Dandiya event and enforce all relevant restrictions. It also warned that any violation of the prescribed conditions would invite strict legal action. To ensure transparency, the organisers committed to engaging an independent monitoring agency to continuously record sound levels throughout the festival. The police were also directed to conduct periodic sound inspections. 

 

 

 

The High Court’s intervention stemmed from a dispute related to Dandiya-Garba events organised during the Navratri festival by the Ramdaspeth Plot Owners and Residents Association. The events were held at the Sheshrao Wankhede Hindi Mor School grounds. Although the organisers had secured permissions from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation and the local police station, several residents complained that the event violated sound regulations and extended beyond the permitted hours. Taking note of the complaints, the High Court issued a series of directives ensuring strict adherence to noise control guidelines. The court reiterated that the permissible noise limit in residential areas is 45 dB at night (10 pm to 6 am) and 55 dB during the day (6 am to 10 pm).