Centre says no to full ban on crackers
It said the PESO would ensure that only those crackers whose decibel levels are within the limits are allowed in the market.
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday while opposing the plea for complete ban on sale of crackers during Diwali across the country has suggested to the Supreme Court that certain conditions can be imposed on manufacture and sale of high decibel level crackers. Additional Solicitor General Nadkarni made this submission before a Bench of Justices A.K. Sikri and Ashok Bhushan hearing petitions seeking ban on sale of crackers as they cause air pollution.
The Centre suggested the use of reduced emission firecrackers; avoidance of use of ash as desiccant or filler materials in crackers for reduction in particulate matter by 15 to 20 per cent. It said the PESO would ensure that only those crackers whose decibel levels are within the limits are allowed in the market.