GHMC issues dos and dont\'s for cracker shops

Hyderabad: With Diwali round the corner, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued strict dos and don’ts for those taking temporary permits for setting up stalls selling crackers (15’x15’) in any of the playgrounds maintained by it. The civic body’s permission should be preceded by clearances from the local police station and fire station against payment of the relevant fee. The per day rent for each 15’ x 15’ stall is put at Rs 7,600.

All zonal commissioners have been empowered to clear applications at the local/zonal level to set up stalls and issue temporary trade licenses till October 27 subject to the fact that the applicant has abided by all governing rules. Stalls can be set up by individuals, associations and societies.

GHMC has also mandated some aspects like maintaining distance from one another, provision of water, wooden stands, use of fire resistant materials and extinguishers, 24x7 watch and ward staff and getting all electrical connections duly certified by a competent inspector. There is a strict warning against employing child labour.