GSPCB confines music to enclosed premises at 40 Goa clubs after monitoring system fails

Goa State Pollution Control Board has restricted amplified music to fully enclosed spaces at roughly 40 nightclubs and restaurants across Anjuna, Morjim and Mandrem, conceding its real-time noise monitors cannot pinpoint individual venues. Strictures on 28 establishments were withdrawn; outdoor music remains banned 10pm-6am.

— Filed Tue, 16 Jun, 2026, 12:54 IST · Source ET Hospitality · Updated

GSPCB has restricted amplified music to fully enclosed premises at around 40 Goa nightclubs and restaurants, after admitting real-time noise monitoring systems cannot isolate specific venues. Strictures against 28 establishments were withdrawn; outdoor music banned 10pm-6am.