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Mumbai Police Ban Fireworks and High-Intensity Lights Until December 4
Mumbai Police has made rules about fireworks and bright lights in public places.
People cannot burst firecrackers or set off rockets on public roads, lanes or major streets.
The order lasts from midnight on October 6 until December 4.
The article does not say which year these dates refer to.
Bright lasers, lumen lights and searchlight beams are also banned in public places.
Police said the rules follow directions from the Bombay High Court.
People who break the rules may face legal action under several laws and rules.
Police have warned people not to use these fireworks or lights in public spaces during this period.
Mumbai Police banned fireworks on public roads, lanes and major thoroughfares across the city.
The order runs from midnight on October 6 through December 4; the article does not specify the year.
High-intensity lasers, lumen lights and searchlight beams are also prohibited in public places.
Police said the restrictions follow directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 22.
Violators may face action under environmental, explosives, criminal and noise-control laws and rules.
- Who
- Mumbai Police issued the restrictions.
- What
- Fireworks on public roads and high-intensity lighting in public places are prohibited.
- Where
- Public roads, lanes, major thoroughfares and other public places in Mumbai.
- When
- From midnight on October 6 until December 4; the year is not specified.
- Why
- The restrictions were imposed following directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 22.
Key facts
- Issuing authority
- Mumbai Police
- Effective period
- Midnight October 6 through December 4; year not specified
- Fireworks covered
- Firecrackers, rockets and other forms of fireworks
- Lighting covered
- High-intensity lasers, lumen lights and searchlight beams
- Court directions
- Issued by the Bombay High Court on September 22
- Possible legal action
- Relevant provisions of the Environment Protection Act, Explosives Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules
Sources
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