Kuda Village Council bans firecrackers within its jurisdiction and appeals to the Deputy Commissioner for a district-wide ban in Dimapur.
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DIMAPUR — The Kuda Village Council has resolved to totally ban the bursting of firecrackers throughout the year, including during festivals, Christmas, New Year, Diwali, or any other pujas and functions within the jurisdiction of Kuda village.
In a resolution dated November 29, the council stated that the bursting of firecrackers affects the well-being of senior citizens, infants, children, sick people, and animals. It also noted that the noise affects church functions and gatherings, while the release of toxic chemicals contributes to pollution.
The council stated that any person or shop found bursting or selling crackers within the village jurisdiction shall be penalised with a fine of INR 500 and INR 1000 respectively on the spot for the first offence. The Kuda Youth Club and its khel units have been entrusted with enforcement.
The council also resolved to restrict the timing of events within the village jurisdiction until 11 pm and restrict sound pollution to reasonable decibel levels as per the CBPC recommendation of 45 dB (night) and 55 dB (day).
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‘This does not restrict any events or works that do not cause any disturbance,’ it clarified.
Meanwhile, in a letter to the deputy commissioner of Dimapur dated December 9, the Kuda Village Council appealed for the revival and re-imposition of the ban on bursting firecrackers in Dimapur during festivals.
The council highlighted the negative impact of firecrackers on vulnerable citizens and the environment. It argued that there is no known tradition associated with the use of crackers during festivals like Christmas, New Year, or Diwali.
The council suggested that if the use of crackers is deemed essential, a zone outside urban and sub-urban territories should be created for their use, away from hospitals, churches, and residential areas.