The India Post, Chandigarh, 11th November, 2008 :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, Mr. R.K. Rao issued the prohibition orders under section 144 CrPC, today.
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 Sukhna Lake. The order would come into force from zero hours of November 14 and would be effective up to January 12, 2009.