Fireworks industry in T.N. warned of action for violation of Supreme Court directives
The Hindu
Industry leaders told not to manufacture, stock, sell banned fireworks
As the fireworks industry is all set for a fresh production season after Deepavali, Virudhunagar district administration has warned the industry from using barium nitrate and making joint crackers banned by the Supreme Court.
Virudhunagar Collector J. Meghnath Reddy warned the industry of stringent action if the fireworks unit were found flouting the Apex court order.
Chairing a meeting with representatives of fireworks manufacturers associations here on November 20, the Collector said that the Supreme Court in its order, dated October 29, has banned fireworks containing barium nitrate and joint crackers that pose danger to health of people and the environment.
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