Formal notification of Gujarat govt restricts timings for Diwali fireworks

Gandhinagar: In line with the past court order, the government of Gujarat has issued a notification which allows the bursting of crackers for only two hours from 8 pm to 10 pm during the Diwali festival in the state.

The notification is issued by the state government as per the order of the supreme court. The bursting of fireworks has been allowed from 8 to 10 pm in the state on Diwali and related days. However, it is allowed from 11.55 pm to 12.30 am at night on the day of New-year.

The selling of fireworks online by e-commerce websites is banned. Only the sellers holding licences can sell the fireworks. The notification only allows the production and selling of green and approved fireworks. Importing fireworks from foreign countries is banned.

Inspite of formal orders issued by the government as per the order by the Supreme Court, the people enjoy fireworks and crackers bursting through the evening and the nights during Diwali festival as per the tradition. DeshGujarat