Dimapur, November 16 (MExN): The Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) in a notification dated September 26 by Member Secretary Rusovil John has stated that fire crackers emit noise and gas during bursting, and the Government of India under the Noise (Regulation and Control of Pollution) Rule, 2000 had laid down certain rules in order to regulate noise so that people are least disturbed.
Under the said rule, bursting of crackers during night time i.e. 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM is not permitted, and fire crackers above 125 decibels are banned. In addition to the above Rules, the NPCB under Section 31 A of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Section 8 of the Noise (Regulation and Control of Pollution) Rule, 2000 has directed that, if there is to be firework, prior permission has to be taken from the concerned Administration who shall give permission to carry out the firework specifying the time and place for the purpose (away from the hospitals, schools, residential areas).
Wide publicity shall be given prior to the event to avoid panic to the people in the vicinity and to maintain congenial environment, prevent annoyance, disturbance, and discomfort to the public.
