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The Delhi government has outlined several measures in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions, after the court reserved its decision on lifting
the ban on bursting green firecrackers in the city. According to government officials, directives have been issued to implement several measures to curb the use of traditional firecrackers, including awareness campaigns and the deployment of enforcement teams.
What Are The Measures Taken By the Delhi Government
Delhi government officials stated that instructions have been issued to enforce anti-pollution measures and curb the use of traditional firecrackers, in case the court decides to lift the ban on green firecrackers.
1. Dedicated control room to receive complaints of violations during the festive period.
2. Enforcement teams will be deployed with personnel from Delhi Police, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and Municipal Corporation of Delhi to prevent the sale and use of non-compliant firecrackers that are said to emit more pollutants.
3. Citizens will be encouraged to report violations through online platforms such as Sameer App, Green Delhi App and other official channels to strengthen enforcement.
4. An awareness campaign to educate people about the permissible type of green firecrackers will also be launched.
Speaking on the issue, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that if the top court lifts the ban, the government is ready to take all steps to ensure that its directions are fully implemented.
"If the ban on bursting firecrackers is lifted, we will immediately hold a meeting to take necessary steps in light of the court order," he said.
The Supreme Court on Friday said a complete ban on bursting of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR is "neither practical nor ideal" as such restrictions were often violated, and balancing of equities is needed.
Over a week ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government has sought lifting of the ban, informing the court in an affidavit about various measures it has planned to check the sale and use of prohibited traditional firecrackers and to create awareness among people, officials said.
Earlier, Sirsa had said that the government wanted lifting of the ban at least for one hour each in the morning and the evening of Diwali and Gurupurab.
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