In and around the festive season, the roads that you commonly pass by everyday will suddenly have something big and vibrant that catches your eye – a banner depicting a fireworks business.
The explosion of spark and colour on those large flex sheets bring about a feeling of nostalgia as you recall your childhood, or as we call them – the good old days. A small temporary shed with metal sheets and wooden poles holding it together and a couple of people sitting in plastic chairs paints a familiar picture in our minds when you think of a shop that sells firecrackers.
The license to sell fireworks can be either a temporary license or a permanent license. The Explosives Act, 1884 and the Explosives Rules, 2008 govern all the activities related to the sale of fireworks. Where the plan is to sell amorces and sparklers limited to a quantity of 100 kgs overall, there is no need for a firecracker license. Care should be taken to see that all the safety protocol laid down by the Explosives Rules are followed.
The types of firecracker license are as follows:
The temporary licenses are usually granted by the respective District Deputy Commissioner of Police. The specified limit for the same is selling 600 kgs of fireworks including:-
The permanent licenses are usually granted by the Additional Commissioner of Police. These licenses will be granted only if the shop is located on a commercial street or in a commercial complex as per the Master Plan of the city.
The original documents must be accompanied by copies of the same wherever there is a necessity for the same. The following documents are necessary to obtain a temporary firecrackers license:-
The application procedure below is specific to the offline application only:-
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The content discusses the process and requirements for obtaining temporary firecracker licenses, including types of licenses, documents needed, and criteria. It also explains the application procedure and provides a disclaimer.