New Delhi: The Delhi government will seek the Supreme Court’s nod to allow the use of green firecrackers during Diwali.
“Keeping in mind the sentiments of crores of people in Delhi, our government has requested the Supreme Court to allow the use of green firecrackers in Delhi during the festival,” said chief minister Rekha Gupta, describing Diwali as the most significant religious festival of Indian culture.
In its plea to the country’s top court, the Delhi government will seek permission for use of certified green firecrackers with adherence to government regulations.
Stating that her government is firmly committed to curb pollution and protect the environment, the CM said, “All green firecrackers must be manufactured by authorised agencies and certified by competent and relevant departments.”
The Supreme Court earlier allowed certified manufacturers to produce green firecrackers on the condition that those were not sold in Delhi-NCR without approval.
The bench, headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai, asked the Central government to take a fresh look at the absolute ban on the manufacture of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR.
