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#Diwali: Supreme Court Gives Nod To Sale, Bursting Green Crackers In Delhi , NCR With Certain Conditions
The court made it clear that use of green crackers will be confined to specific hours on the day before Diwali and on the festival day itself. However, the sale of green crackers will permitted from October 18 to 21.
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In a significant relaxation ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court has permitted the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) during the festival with certain conditions.
According to media reports , The court made it clear that use of green crackers will be confined to specific hours on the day before Diwali and on the festival day itself. However, the sale of green crackers will permitted from October 18 to 21.
Allowing the joint request of the Centre and Delhi government, a bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran relaxed the ban on green firecrackers.
“We have to take a balanced approach, permitting it in moderation while not compromising with the environment,” the CJI said.
“Sale of green crackers will be permitted from October 18 to October 21. Police authority to constitute patrolling teams to keep an eye that only permitted products with QR codes are to be sold. Violation notice to be attached for persons who violate the rules. Use of firecrackers shall be confined to 6 AM to 7 AM and 8 PM to 10 PM on the day before Diwali and on Diwali day,” the CJI said while reading the order.