
Didwana-Kuchaman district has started the temporary licence process for the sale of green firecrackers ahead of Diwali. District administration will issue the licences for a maximum of 10 days, and applications can be submitted at the concerned SDM office until 18 October.
Collector Awadhesh Meena said applicants must submit the prescribed form with three copies of required documents, including two passport-size photos, a birth certificate or Class 10 marksheet, Aadhaar or voter ID, a criminal information affidavit, firecracker verification, tenancy or storage experience certificate, and a fire extinguisher receipt. At least 16 metres of distance between shops is mandatory for safety.
The temporary LE-5 licence will be issued only for locations fixed by the SDM. SDMs in Didwana, Kuchaman, Ladnun, Nawa, Makrana, and Parbatsar have been directed to issue the licences for 10 days after verification.
The administration has set a clear, verifiable process for temporary green firecracker sales, but the 10-day window and document list place the burden squarely on applicants. The safety requirement of 16 metres between shops will restrict how many licences can operate in a given area, which could limit supply. With applications closing on 18 October and Diwali shortly after, the timeline leaves little room for errors or rejections.
Source: bhaskar.com
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