Can Thiruvananthapuram municipal body regulate construction noise under Kerala law?

Construction noise in Thiruvananthapuram is regulated by the Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 read with the central Noise Pollution Rules which prescribe permissible decibel levels. The Kerala High Court has directed Thiruvananthapuram municipal bodies to restrict construction activity during night hours. Violations of the Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 can attract fines and stop-work notices in Thiruvananthapuram. The Kerala High Court has emphasized that construction near hospitals and schools in Thiruvananthapuram must adhere to silence zone norms. Citizens can file complaints with the Thiruvananthapuram pollution control board for excessive construction noise. The Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 requires contractors to use noise barriers for large projects in Thiruvananthapuram. Repeat violations can lead to license cancellation under the Kerala Rent Control Act 1963.