Diwali 2024 Crackers Alert: Be careful those who burn crackers in Delhi, otherwise they may be fined so much

Like every time, this year too the festival of Diwali will be celebrated with great pomp. This festival has special recognition in Hinduism. On this day people light up their homes, offices etc. For this, diyas and candles are lit. Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshiped on this day. Apart from this, people also burn crackers on this day. People burn crackers everywhere from streets to neighborhoods, but if you live in Delhi then it becomes important for you to know that you cannot burn crackers on Diwali and if you do so, action can be taken against you. So let's know what is the provision of punishment for burning crackers. You can know about this in the next slides...

First know about the ban

There is a ban on bursting crackers on Diwali in Delhi. This ban will remain till January 1, 2025, that is, till this day you cannot burst crackers in Delhi. Not only this, according to the government order, there is a complete ban on making, storing and selling crackers. Also, delivery of crackers cannot be done online.

Now know about the rule

The way the level of pollution has increased in Delhi-NCR in the last few years, to deal with it, crackers have been banned for a few years. However, the truth is also that people burn crackers by ignoring these rules. If you are caught doing this, then appropriate action can be taken against you.

For bursting crackers, a fine of up to Rs 200 can be imposed or that person can be jailed for up to 6 months. There is a complete ban on selling crackers in Delhi-NCR under the Environment Protection Act 1986. If someone makes, stores, sells or uses crackers, then appropriate action can be taken against him. This can result in a fine of Rs 5,000 or imprisonment up to 3 years.

What will the people of Delhi do then?

There is a ban on bursting crackers in Delhi. In such a situation, if you are thinking what you can do, then you can burn green crackers. Actually, there is no ban on these crackers because they do not make noise and they are eco-friendly due to which they do not spread pollution like other crackers.

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