Chandigarh Administration prohibits religious ceremonies at Sukhna Lake

To maintain the eco balance of Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh Administration has prohibited the performing of religious ceremonies and rituals at Sukhna Lake. Sukhna Lake was declared as Silence Zone by the Administration on January 19, 2005. District Magistrate, R K Rao issued the prohibition orders under section 144 CrPC, here Thursday.

This prohibition would include floating of lighted earthen lamp using mustarded oil, and bursting of firecrackers. Performing of various rituals was causing noise pollution and water pollution and was also disturbing the eco balance in the Silence Zone of the Lake. The order would come into force from zero hours of September 12 and would be effective up to November 10.

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