Can Jabalpur municipal body regulate construction noise under Madhya Pradesh law?

Construction noise in Jabalpur is regulated by the Madhya Pradesh Rent Control Act 1960 read with the central Noise Pollution Rules which prescribe permissible decibel levels. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed Jabalpur municipal bodies to restrict construction activity during night hours. Violations of the Madhya Pradesh Rent Control Act 1960 can attract fines and stop-work notices in Jabalpur. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has emphasized that construction near hospitals and schools in Jabalpur must adhere to silence zone norms. Citizens can file complaints with the Jabalpur pollution control board for excessive construction noise. The Madhya Pradesh Rent Control Act 1960 requires contractors to use noise barriers for large projects in Jabalpur. Repeat violations can lead to license cancellation under the Madhya Pradesh Rent Control Act 1960.