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Department of Wildlife Conservation assures action

This refers to the news item appeared in the Daily News on June 27, under ‘People’s Voice: To whom It May Concern’ column written by animal lovers.

Permission has not been granted for capturing of animals for the purposes of commercial activities.

However, DWC is not responsible for domestic animals such as any domestic fowl reared by man as poultry. (Section 11- Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance).

The DWC is taking immediate action against the Bellattara illegal activities.

HASINI SARATHCHANDRA
Publicity officer for Director General

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CEA responds to query on noise pollution

This has reference to the news item published in the ‘people’s voice’ column in the Daily News dated June 20 by the disheartened expatriate in Pamankada.

Maximum permissible noise levels from industrial activities are given in the noise control regulations in the gazette extraordinary number 924/12 dated May 23, 1996 under the National Environmental act.

The police have powers to take action against noise pollution under the nuisance ordinance. Noise regulations for community activities have already been finalised and are expected to be gazetted soon.

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has delegated the powers for granting approval for small-scale industrial activities (3-wheel garages etc.)under the National Environmental Act.

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