New Delhi: This year Diwali will be celebrated on November 8, but like every year, this time too the biggest question is whether bursting of firecrackers will be allowed? In view of increasing pollution, there is talk of a ban every year in North India including Delhi-NCR. Now on Wednesday the Supreme Court has made an important comment on this issue.
Did the court give permission to burst firecrackers?
The bench of Justice MM Sundaresh and Justice PB Varale clearly said that the court will not ban firecrackers completely. The bench said, “If we ban it completely, people’s sentiments will be hurt.” The court also made it clear that bursting of firecrackers will not be allowed for 24 hours. The court says that if fireworks are done throughout the day, its worst impact will be on the elderly, sick people, small children and animals. Therefore it is necessary to find a middle path. The bench said that we have to find a solution by which a fixed time can be given for bursting crackers.
Which firecrackers can get discount?
During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati presented a note on behalf of the government. CSIR-NEERI report was cited in this. The report said that Next Generation Joint Green Crackers may be given limited exemption with certain conditions. These firecrackers meet all the standards of noise, smoke and safety.
Along with this, it was said in the government note that these green firecrackers will be allowed only if they are manufactured by licensed companies only, they do not contain banned chemicals and they will follow the noise limit of 125 dB (AI) / 145 dB (C).
Next hearing regarding the case will be held on 15th
Considering this proposal, the Supreme Court said that it will hold a separate hearing on October 15 regarding the use of barium in firecrackers. Let us tell you, for the last few years, around Diwali, pollution in Delhi-NCR reaches dangerous levels. Last year also, the court had given permission to burst only green firecrackers a day before Diwali and for a few hours on the day of Diwali. This time too, the court seems to be in a mood to take a balanced decision, so that the joy of the festival is maintained and the risk to health is also reduced.