In Kerala, temples, churches and mosques are perennial sources of sound pollution. Worshippers indulge in religious songs at full blast loudspeakers which go on till night. Bar hotels, vehicles without silencers make their contribution too. In addition there are full volume TVs and Home theatres in almost all homes with scant regard to aged and the ailing ones They are always the suffering lot. Legislation aimed at reducing noise pollution has not yielded any result.
In most cases people will not complain because of assault from parties violating the rule. Complaints to the police stations have been of no use at all. An activist by name Sumanan from Alappuzha has been attacked by owners of mike system and other accessories. Even complaints lodged on the Chief Minister’s website have been of no use.
The sound pollution has augmented with the beginning of poll process in Kerala. Though rule prohibits roaring loud speakers on moving vehicles it is a frequent scene in the streets of Kerala. It disturbs the attention of all commuters causing greater accidents. The sound pollution affects health of the residents of all localities including of those making the sound. Apart from the sound pollution, all kinds of drugs are freely used by law breakers. With this write up, I would like to bring the matter in attention of the State Administration so that action may be taken to reduce sound pollution particularly in the eve of poll process to Kerala Assembly.
K A Solaman
The New Indian Express dated 21 March 11
2 comments:
well said. Somewhere along the line malayalis lost the habit of reacting to wrong things in society. Even though there are enough laws to curb this sound pollution nobody cares.
Thank you Mr AJ for your comment
K A Solaman
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