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Delhi govt bans production, sale, use of firecrackers till 1 January, 2023

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New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said the production, sale and use of all types of firecrackers will be banned in the national capital till 1 January.

He said the ban extends to online sale of firecrackers.

"Production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers are being completely banned so that people's lives can be saved," Rai tweeted.

Read Also: Delhi witnesses around 76 cases of firecracker eye injuries each year, reveals AIIMS study

This time there will also be a ban on online sale and delivery of firecrackers in Delhi. The restriction will remain in force till 1 January, 2023.

"Online sale/delivery of firecrackers will also be banned in Delhi this time. The restriction will remain in force till January 1, 2023," he said.

Rai said an action plan will be drawn up with the Delhi Police, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and Revenue Department to ensure strict enforcement of the ban.

Last year, the Delhi government had ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital from 28 September to 1 January, 2022.

Read Also: 800 kg firecrackers seized from Delhi's Sadar Bazaar

The city government had also launched the 'patakhe nahi diye jalao' campaign to create awareness against burning of firecrackers.

Action was taken under relevant Indian Penal Code provisions and the Explosives Act against those found burning firecrackers. (PTI)

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