Chandigarh: In order to ensure that decibels of sound generated during ongoing election campaigns doesn’t exceed the permissible limit, Office of Chief Electoral Officer has deputed different teams from Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) to monitor the noise.
Divulging details, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju informed that implementing the directions of Election Commission of India (ECI) one nodal from PPCB has been deputed in each district to monitor the noise pollution caused during the election campaigning.
He said that since the model code of conduct came into force, as many as 12 notices have been issued to different political parties for causing noise pollution.
As per the information, five notices were issued to Aam Aadmi Party, three notices were issued to Congress, two notices were issued to SAD-BSP, one notice was issued to PLC-BJP, while one notice was issued to Independent Candidate Paramjit Singh.
Dr Raju further said that constant noise monitoring is being carried by the Punjab Pollution Control Board throughout Punjab. Appropriate action as per the rules will be ensured against violators, he added.