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Orissa HC directs Kendrapara collector to act on noise pollution complaint

Kendrapara, Aug 6 (UNI) The Orissa High Court has directed the Collector of Kendrapara to promptly address a long-pending representation filed by a local resident, raising serious concerns about widespread violations of noise pollution laws, particularly in Pattamundai Block and Pattamundai Municipality.
The directive was issued in response to a writ petition filed by Bibhuti Bhusan Mohapatra, represented by Advocate Akhand.
The petitioner sought enforcement of the noise pollution control guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court of India.
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