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Loud DJs at Ganesh fest face Rs 1 lakh fine in Dharwad
The Dharwad district administration has announced a fine of Rs 1 lakh and seizure of equipment for loud DJs during Ganesh festival celebrations. Surprise inspections have already begun to enforce the noise norms.
The crackdown is being conducted in coordination with the police, local bodies and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. Officials are also checking for the sale and use of plaster of Paris (PoP) idols, which are banned due to environmental concerns.
The administration warned that any violation of noise pollution rules or the PoP idol ban will result in strict action, including confiscation of materials and heavy penalties.
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Dharwad's action mirrors a pattern seen across Karnataka during Ganesh Chaturthi, where local authorities impose fines to curb noise and plastic idol use. The Rs 1 lakh penalty is among the steepest for DJ violations, aimed at deterring repeat offences. The real test will be enforcement during peak festival days, when compliance often dips. Watch for similar orders in other Karnataka districts ahead of the festival.
Source: deccanherald.com
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