Disturbance from neighbours by playing loud music

roshan (Querist) 25 November 2014 This query is : Resolved
Dear Experts,

I live in an apartment in Bangalore with my family.
I would like to know if there is a law restricting the volume of music/noise in an apartment when causing disturbance to others.
My neighbor (who stays above us) uses a large music system with amplifiers and woofers which has become a nuisance for us.
I tried to reason with them several time and also argued with him. His point of view if why cant he play loud music in his apartment when there are neighboring societies who play during parties and festivals.
I reasoned with him that he is pitting his entertainment versus my family's peace of mind. He argues I should be complaining to the builder on the construction quality instead and he has the right to enjoy in any manner in his home.
I wanted to know if there is a law restricting how loud you can play music and cause disturbance in this respect, or any other legal manner on approaching this problem.

regards
Roshan

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ajay sethi (Expert) 25 November 2014
well if your neighbour keeps on playing loud music and disturbing you and other resident simple call police helpline . patrol van will come within 30 minutes and stop him from playing loud music

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 25 November 2014
does your society fall in ilaqa of any thana. If yes the thana is connected with 100 helpline. Police has powers to confiscate the music device on such complaint.

Advocate M.Bhadra (Expert) 25 November 2014
Lodge a complaint to the local police and send also a complaint to the Pollution Control Board.

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 25 November 2014
agreed with Mr Bhadra. Pollution control Board has much more powers than police.

roshan (Querist) 25 November 2014
Thank you all. Really appreciate your prompt response.
Just one more query- As the apartment complex is only partly populated (22/45) and on our respective floors there are only 2 occupied apartments. So i am the only one affected by now as I am directly below.

Can I lodge a complain with the Pollution Control board or Police and will it be entertained when I am the only affected party?

regards
roshan

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 25 November 2014
You can lodge complaint to pollution Control Board.

R.K Nanda (Expert) 25 November 2014
agree with experts.

Guest (Expert) 25 November 2014
The advise of Expert Mr.Ajay Sethi Could fetch you immediate Result.

roshan (Querist) 25 November 2014
Thank you Sir's for your valuable advice and time.

V R SHROFF (Expert) 25 November 2014
Shri Bhadra replied well

in addition can also move JMFC court for nuisance

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