The new rule will expedite construction work around the city and have a positive bearing on construction activity.”Civil society activists were not as pleased with the new rule. There was no vehicular access to construction sites during peak hours. Let them demonstrably show that new technology curbs noise pollution at construction sites effectively. BMC chief engineer (Development Plan) Vinod Chithore told The Hindu , “We had been receiving representations from stakeholders from the housing and construction industry for some time. I find it hard to believe this.” “Around Khar, where there is rampant construction activity, afternoon hours are difficult for senior citizens who look forward to a couple of hours of sleep,” said citizen activist Aftab Siddiqui.

Source: The Hindu June 14, 2016 00:14 UTC