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Panaji, 5th November, 2018 (Kartika 14, 1940)

SERIES II No. 31

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Reg. No. G-2/RNP/GOA/32/2018-20

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Environment

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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.

EXTRAORDINARY

No. 2

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.

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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