Can Cuttack municipal body regulate construction noise under Odisha law?

Construction noise in Cuttack is regulated by the Odisha Rent Control Act 1962 read with the central Noise Pollution Rules which prescribe permissible decibel levels. The Orissa High Court has directed Cuttack municipal bodies to restrict construction activity during night hours. Violations of the Odisha Rent Control Act 1962 can attract fines and stop-work notices in Cuttack. The Orissa High Court has emphasized that construction near hospitals and schools in Cuttack must adhere to silence zone norms. Citizens can file complaints with the Cuttack pollution control board for excessive construction noise. The Odisha Rent Control Act 1962 requires contractors to use noise barriers for large projects in Cuttack. Repeat violations can lead to license cancellation under the Odisha Rent Control Act 1962.