Can Ludhiana municipal body regulate construction noise under Punjab law?

Construction noise in Ludhiana is regulated by the Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 read with the central Noise Pollution Rules which prescribe permissible decibel levels. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Ludhiana municipal bodies to restrict construction activity during night hours. Violations of the Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 can attract fines and stop-work notices in Ludhiana. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasized that construction near hospitals and schools in Ludhiana must adhere to silence zone norms. Citizens can file complaints with the Ludhiana pollution control board for excessive construction noise. The Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 requires contractors to use noise barriers for large projects in Ludhiana. Repeat violations can lead to license cancellation under the Punjab Rent Control Act 1995.