Panaji, 5th November, 2018 (Kartika 14, 1940) SERIES II No. 31 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
No. 2
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Environment 1. On the day of the Diwali i.e. on 6th November, 2018 Fire Crackers are allowed to be burst in the morning from 4.30 a.m. to 5.30 a.m. and in the evening from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. strictly.
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Notification
No. 7/4/98/STE-DIR/PART-I/609
Read: Order dated 23-10-2018, 30-10-2018 & 31-10-2018 in various IAs filed in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 278 of 2015 and Ors. by Hon'ble Supreme Court.
Whereas, the Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its Judgement & Orders read above has given certain directions on manufacture, distribution and use of Fire Crackers in the Country. In the light of these directions and as per the modified directions cantained in Hon'ble Supreme Court order
dated 30-10-2018 the State Government hereby prescribes following timings for bursting of fire crackers during the Diwali Festival in the year 2018.
2. For other days during the Diwali Festival period i.e. 7th & 8th November, 2018 which is being observed in the State of Goa, the Fire Crackers bursting time shall be strictly restricted between 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. only.
3. The Police Station in-charge of the respective Police Station shall be fully responsible for implementation of the Supreme Court directions.
This Notification shall come into force with
immediate effect.
By order and in the name of the Governor of
Goa.
Ravi Jha, IAS, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary.
Porvorim, 4th November, 2018.
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