During a Diwali
festival time, we keep hearing these word frequently explosives, fireworks
The tendency to see
the sky at Diwali nights is unstoppable to see those dazing lights decorated in
homes
extravaganza display
fireworks illuminating be a feast for your eyes.
This short article
highlights the importance of Explosive act 1884 and understands to use,
transport, sale, possession of explosive
For better
understanding.
List of
classification of explosives depends on the Pyro technique effect:
Types based on sound
decibel level – Fireworks that emit sound level exceeding 145 db at 4 meters
distance from the point of bursting
Colour emitting
firework - firework that emits colour or light having sound level not exceeding
at 4meter distance from the point of bursting.
The above type of
class 7- usage, the risk is limited for civilian use
Restriction on
employment of children – Under chapter III 7 – No person below 18 of age be
employed to employ at Manufacturing or storage of explosive sites.
3 - Only professionally qualified person with degree or diploma
or engineering or science graduate having 5 years of experience in
manufacturing explosives be employed for the supervision of explosives at
manufacturing or storage site.
84 – Temporary shops
for possession and sale of fireworks during Diwali - The District Magistrate to
issue a license subject to the following conditions:-
The Fireworks should
be kept under the shed of non-flammable material
1. Shops for possession
of fireworks shall be at a distance for at 3 meters from each other
2. No
oil-burning lamps, gas shall be used or within the safety distance of the sheds
3. Display
of firework shall not be allowed within 50 meters of any shed.
Procedure
on expiry, suspension or revocation or cancellation of license:-
The License
authority shall give notice to the licensee to provide the description,
quantity of explosives in his possession at their disposal.
In case of a license
of revoked or cancelled by the license authority fee of the unexpired portion
to be reimbursed
The procedure of
Appeal:-
An appeal against
the order of authority is passed by the
Chief Controller -
To the Central Government
Controller - To the
Chief Controller
District Magistrate
- To the immediate superior to such authority
Every appeal
shall be presented within 60 days from the date of the order.
Appeal fee to be
refunded to the appellant if the appeal is upheld by the appellate authority.
