NPCB issues directives on using firecrackers

DIMAPUR, APRIL 30 (MExN): Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB), under Section 31 A of the Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and section 8 of the Noise (Regulation and Control of Pollution) Rule, 2000, has issued directives on using firecrackers. The directives have been issued observing that firecrackers are widely used during festive seasons and celebrations.   NPCB said that if there is to be firework, prior permission has to be taken from the concerned administration who shall give permission to carry out the firework specifying the time and place for the purpose (away from the hospitals, schools, residential areas).  

Wide publicity shall be given prior to the event to avoid panic to the people in the vicinity and to maintain congenial environment, prevent annoyance, disturbance, and discomfort to the public, the Board stated.   In relation to this, the NPCB highlighted the Noise (Regulation and Control of Pollution) Rule, 2000 laid down by the Government of India in order to regulate noise so that people are least disturbed.   The Board also informed that the Deputy Commissioner is the authority to implement the said rule. Bursting of crackers from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am is not permitted, it further said, adding firecrackers above 125 decibels are banned.