Mumbai. In view of noise and air pollution caused by firecrackers in Maharashtra, as well as incidents of fire, the police and administration have increased strictness. The Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate has issued instructions to enforce the ban on bursting noisy firecrackers from 10 pm to 6 am. In Mumbai, rockets and firecrackers that fly into the air and burst have been completely banned until November 25.
Action for rule violations in Vasai-Virar Deputy Commissioner of Police Sanjaykumar Patil has directed all police stations and concerned branches to strictly enforce pollution control rules. No permission will be given to burst sound-producing firecrackers from 10 pm to 6 am. Prohibitory orders will also be enforced against bursting firecrackers and rockets on public roads, intersections, lanes and footpaths.
Special restrictions around hospitals and schools There will be a complete ban on bursting firecrackers in declared silence zones around hospitals, educational institutions, courts and government offices. The use of loud firecrackers and sound systems will also be monitored. Police will check sound levels with decibel meters if required. Legal action will be taken against those violating the rules.
Rockets banned in Mumbai until November 25 Following an increase in fire incidents during Diwali in Mumbai, the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority has banned rockets and other aerial firecrackers until 11:59 pm on November 25. The order applies to public and private premises, residential buildings, terraces, balconies, parking areas and slum settlements within the BMC area.
Decision taken after fire incidents According to the administration, rockets and aerial firecrackers can move in uncontrolled directions and fall on terraces, windows and balconies. This creates the risk of fires and loss of life and property. Several fire incidents linked to firecrackers were reported around Diwali in Mumbai. The ban has been imposed after this, keeping safety in mind. For the use of other firecrackers, compliance with existing legal rules and the prescribed time limits will remain mandatory.
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