- Year-round Ban: Delhi government imposes a permanent ban on all forms of firecrackers throughout the year.
Relevance : GS 3( Pollution )
- Previous Bans: Previously, bans were only imposed during winter months due to increased air pollution.
- Legal Basis: The ban is issued under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- Scope: The ban covers manufacturing, storage, sale, and bursting of firecrackers, including online sales.
- Air Pollution: Aimed at reducing air pollution, especially during festive seasons when pollution spikes.
- Supreme Court Involvement: The Delhi government informed the Supreme Court about the ban, and the court directed other NCR states (U.P. and Haryana) to follow suit.
- Firecracker Dealers: Dealers expressed concerns over lack of consultation before the ban was imposed.
- Rajasthan’s Action: Rajasthan had already imposed a similar ban in its NCR areas on December 17
