DPCC issues public notice on permanent firecracker ban in Delhi
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The notice is based on the permanent firecracker ban implemented by the Delhi govt on Dec 19, 2024, in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines.
"In compliance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India order dated Nov 4, 2024, the govt of NCT of Delhi issued a direction under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 on Dec 19, 2024, for imposing a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivering through online marketing platforms), and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Capital Territory of Delhi throughout the year with immediate effect," said the public notice.
It asked individuals, organisations, and institutions to comply with the direction.
The notice specified that violators would face legal consequences and encouraged people to report infractions through various channels. These include the govt's noise pollution grievance portal – ngms.delhi.gov.in, the 'Green Delhi' application, the dedicated helpline 155271, or the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) - 112.
A senior DPCC official said the notice was circulated to enhance public awareness, following SC directives.
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