Our neighbourhood temple has a street festival that runs for 5 days, and the loud drums and speakers during this time are really affecting our peace of mind. Can the police stop this noise pollution? What can we do if they don’t intervene?

Under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, exceeding permissible noise limits is illegal. You can file a complaint with the police and the local authority. If they don’t take action, you can approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT) or the State Pollution Control Board.