Television actor and 'Saavdhaan India' host Sushant Singh has publicly called out a Mumbai restaurant for allegedly violating noise pollution norms by playing loud music late into the night. The actor took to a social media platform to highlight the issue, directly tagging the city's police force to seek intervention.
Actor's Social Media Complaint Goes Viral
Sushant Singh shared a video from his residence around 10:40 pm, showing a nearby rooftop restaurant, Trove9, allegedly blaring music. In his post, he questioned the legality of the act, pointing out that the music continued past the 10 pm deadline stipulated by noise regulations. "Dear @MumbaiPolice, this rooftop restaurant Trove9 next to my residential building has been blaring loud music for the last few nights past 10 PM. Is this legal?" his post read.
The actor later removed the original post, but not before sharing further updates. He posted another video after 11 pm with the caption "Still on at 11:27 PM," and revealed that the disturbance persisted until almost midnight. His actions brought immediate attention to the common urban problem of noise pollution from commercial establishments in residential areas.
Netizens Rally Behind the Actor's Stand
The online community was quick to react to Sushant Singh's complaint. Many users supported his stance, agreeing that such late-night noise is a serious nuisance. One commenter noted that while some might see it as a petty issue, playing music so loud until 10:40 pm and 11:30 pm is "genuinely annoying." Another user demanded strict action, emphasizing that it is illegal to play loud music so late at night. The incident sparked a broader conversation about the enforcement of noise control laws in Mumbai and the rights of residents to peaceful nights.
The Legal Framework on Noise Pollution
This incident puts the spotlight on the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, in India. The rules designate 10 pm to 6 am as the night-time silence period. During these hours, the use of loudspeakers or playing any music at high volume in public places is generally prohibited without specific permission. By tagging the Mumbai Police, Sushant Singh escalated a personal grievance into a public test of law enforcement regarding these regulations. The actor's move highlights the ongoing challenge residents face against commercial establishments that disrupt residential peace, a frequent issue in metropolitan cities.
