Can Sambalpur municipal body regulate construction noise under Odisha law?

Construction noise in Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur. The Orissa High Court has emphasized that construction near hospitals and schools in Sambalpur must adhere to silence zone norms. Citizens can file complaints with the Sambalpur pollution control board for excessive construction noise. The Odisha Rent Control Act 1962 requires contractors to use noise barriers for large projects in Sambalpur. Repeat violations can lead to license cancellation under the Odisha Rent Control Act 1962.