It is the smuggled firecrackers that cause more damage than green firecrackers, said Chief Justice BR Gavai
Adopting a “balanced” approach, the Supreme Court has relaxed firecracker ban conditions in Delhi-NCR region ahead of Diwali and gave the nod to burst green firecrackers from October 18 to October 21.
Further, the SC said the green firecrackers can be burst from 6 am to 7 am on Diwali and again from 8 pm to 10 pm in the evening.
Green crackers are a type of firecracker designed to produce lower emissions by using fewer raw materials and incorporating dust-suppressing agents.
The apex court said it has to take a balanced approach, permitting bursting of green firecrackers in moderation without compromising with the environment.
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A patrolling team was also formed to ensure that only permitted products with QR codes are to be sold.
No firecrackers will allowed in the Delhi-NCR region from the outside, the SC stated, adding that if fake firecrackers are found, the licence be suspended.
“Since firecrackers are smuggled in, they cause more damage than green firecrackers. We have to take a balanced approach, permitting it in moderation while not compromising with the environment,” Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said.
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The court described the move as a “temporary measure” and ordered that firecrackers from outside the National Capital Region (NCR) be prohibited.
During this period, pollution control authorities will track the region’s Air Quality Index and submit a detailed report.
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