Can Shimla municipal body regulate construction noise under Himachal Pradesh law?

Construction noise in Shimla is regulated by the Himachal Pradesh Rent Control Act 2012 read with the central Noise Pollution Rules which prescribe permissible decibel levels. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed Shimla municipal bodies to restrict construction activity during night hours. Violations of the Himachal Pradesh Rent Control Act 2012 can attract fines and stop-work notices in Shimla. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has emphasized that construction near hospitals and schools in Shimla must adhere to silence zone norms. Citizens can file complaints with the Shimla pollution control board for excessive construction noise. The Himachal Pradesh Rent Control Act 2012 requires contractors to use noise barriers for large projects in Shimla. Repeat violations can lead to license cancellation under the Himachal Pradesh Rent Control Act 2012.