The Delhi government has authorised officers from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and other key departments to take immediate action against violations, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Thursday.
Previously, only officials from the Revenue Department, Delhi Police, and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) were allowed to act on noise-related complaints—a limited framework that often caused enforcement delays. The new notification broadens this authority, bringing in local and municipal bodies to decentralise and expedite response. “With this decision, Assistant Commissioners from MCD and other local bodies, all Deputy Commissioners (Revenue), Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Assistant Commissioners of Police (Control Room, Traffic, Railways, Airports), and senior DPCC environmental scientists and engineers are now empowered to act,” Sirsa told PTI.
These officials can now inspect sites, issue notices, take preventive steps, and initiate legal proceedings under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules. Sirsa said the move replaces outdated orders from 2001 and 2008, streamlining responsibilities and enabling more effective localised enforcement. “Delhi deserves peace and order, not just on paper but in reality,” Sirsa said. “By enabling local authorities to act directly at the source, we are making enforcement more accessible and efficient.” The revision, cleared by the Law Department, the DPCC, and the Office of the Chief Secretary, is part of the Delhi government’s broader push for stronger environmental governance. “Pollution control is not just policy—it’s a governance priority,” the minister added. “From air to water to noise, our focus is on real action through empowered officers.”
The final document has been signed off by all relevant stakeholders, paving the way for immediate implementation.
