Nagaland Pollution Control Board issues guidelines on use of firecrackers during celebrations
Dimapur, Oct. 1 (EMN): With the festive season in Nagaland already knocking at the door, the Nagaland Pollution Control Board has counselled caution while using firecrackers during celebrations.
On Monday, the regulatory agency issued a statement containing some guidelines laid down by the government of India to “regulate noise so that people are least disturbed.” The Noise (Regulation and Control of Pollution) Rule of 2000 does not permit bursting of crackers during the night i.e. 10 pm to 6 am; and firecrackers generating noise above 125 decibels banned, it informed.
The deputy commissioner of a district, it reminded, was the implementing authority. “In addition to the above rules, the Nagaland Pollution Control Board 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 directs that if there is to be firework: prior permission has to be taken from the concerned administration (sic) 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,” it stated.
