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Delhi Diwali Celebrations: The Supreme Court has given a go-ahead for the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during the Diwali celebrations. A bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran approved the joint plea by the Centre and Delhi government, easing the existing ban on green crackers. However, the top court clarified that the relaxation was 'on a test case basis'

Patrolling teams under various agencies will make sure that firecrackers are approved by NEERI and Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). They will also ensure that the firecrackers contain the relevant QR codes and are burst on fixed days and timings, news agency PTI said on Wednesday quoting officials.

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Temporary licenses will be issued to approximately 140 PESO certified retailers in Delhi.

“We need your help because only QR code green crackers will be allowed and the manufacturers will need to comply with this direction. Those firecrackers not having QR code will be confiscated and licenses will be suspended,” PTI reported, quoting Sirsa.

What Is Allowed This Diwali

-Green firecrackers sale will be allowed from October 18 to 20 only.

-The green firecrackers can be burst only on the two days of Diwali (October 19 and 20) between 6 am and 7 am and between 8 pm to 10 pm.

-Green firecrackers approved by NEERI will be allowed to be sold, purchased and used.

-Firecrackers to be sold only by traders who have renewed or temporarily re-validated licences.

What Is Not Allowed This Diwali

-High-emission firecrackers and those having barium will not be allowed. Additionally, ‘Ladi’ firecrackers are prohibited. All approved firecrackers need to have QR codes.

-Unlicensed roadside sales are not allowed.

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-Firecrackers must not be burst beyond the permitted hours.

-Shops that are involved in the sale of uncertified firecrackers will face shutdown.

-Import of firecrackers from outside Delhi-NCR will not be allowed.

-Crackers sold by Amazon, Flipkart and other e-commerce platforms will not be allowed.

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