Why not ban firecrackers perpetually, Supreme Court asks Delhi Government
The Hindu
Supreme Court of India takes suo motu cognisance of high pollution levels during Deepavali 2024, seeks response from Delhi authorities.
The Supreme Court of India took a suo motu cognisance of an expert report mentioning that pollution owing to firecrackers were at an “all-time high” during Deepavali 2024 despite a ban by the top court. “Instances of farm fires and cracker pollution was higher than in 2022 and 2023,” the court noted.
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The Supreme Court sought response from the Delhi Government and the Delhi Police Commissioner on “what happened during Deepavali 2024”. The Bench said the affidavits will have to be filed within one week and the case would be taken up again on November 14. The Court also asked Delhi Government’s view on issuing a “perpetual ban” on firecrackers.
It may be noted that the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) order banned the manufacturing, storage, selling, delivery through online platforms, and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Capital Territory of Delhi until January 1, 2025. Only “green crackers,” which are accessible from harmful substances such as barium and lead, are permitted for sale and use. Further, firecrackers were allowed on Deepavali day (October 31, 2024) only from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
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