If any government employee bursts fireworks in Mizoram, this step can prove to be very costly. As punishment, one may have to pay jail up to six months or a fine up to Rs 1 lakh. If anyone keeps fireworks with him, he will have to face a fine of Rs 50,000 and three months imprisonment. Actually, 'Mizoram Fireworks Regulation Act- 2026' has been implemented by the government there.
Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga spoke to journalists at Aizawl Press Club on Friday and informed about the provisions of the law. The minister said that this law was approved by the Assembly in August. It was notified the next month in September.
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He informed that if any government employee violates the new fireworks law, he may have to face imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh. The purpose of this law is to regulate the use, storage and sale of fireworks and related materials. The concerned officers have been entrusted with the responsibility of implementing the rules.
According to Home Minister K Sapdanga, no one will be allowed to keep or burn firecrackers without the permission of the Deputy Commissioner. If someone violates sections 3 and 4 of the law and is found in possession of or burning firecrackers, he may have to face imprisonment of up to three months or a fine of Rs 50,000.
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If a child below 12 years of age burns firecrackers, his parents and guardian will be fined. According to the minister, crimes under the new law are cognizable and bailable. This means that the police can register a case without the prior permission of the magistrate. The Home Minister said that if a government employee violates the law, he may have to pay jail up to six months or a fine up to Rs 1 lakh.