Pollution Control Board, Assam (PCBA) on October 22, 2021 issues Directions under Section 31(A) of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 & Rule 35 of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Assam Rule, 1991 and in compliance of Directives of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal in O.A. No. 249/2020 dtd. November 09, 2020 and December 01, 2020.
The following directions are as follows:
• Complete ban has been imposed on bursting and sale of all kinds of fire cracker except green crackers in the State of Assam till further order in this respect.
• In the State of Assam only green crackers can be sold and bursting is allowed only for two hours during Deepawali festivals from 8 pm to 10 pm; during Chatt Puja from 6 am to 8 am and during Christmas & New year eve from 11.55 pm to 12.30 am".
• Other than the above specified festivals, prior permission of the concerned Deputy Commissioners of the Districts will be required for use of only green crackers for limited period (not more than two hours) in the State of Assam.
The District Magistrates and Commissioners / Superintendents of Police shall implement the aforesaid directions. Daily Action Taken Reports to be submitted to Pollution Control Board, Assam.
[Notification No. PCBA/LGL-40/2020/NGT/OA249:2020/107]
