New Delhi, October 19: Delhi Environment Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that the Delhi government has banned the production, storage, sale, and bursting of crackers this year as well with fines and jail terms in case of violation. Diwali 2022: Delhi Govt Bans Firecrackers, Imposes Fine of Rs 200, Jail Up to 6 Months for Violating Rules.

While addressing a press conference, Rai said "This year as well, there is a ban on production, sale, storage and bursting of crackers." "Sale or storage of firecrackers in Delhi can be punished with a fine of Rs 5,000 and/or imprisonment for three years," he said. The minister further said that strict action will be taken against those bursting crackers before Diwali. Happy Diwali 2022 in Advance Images & Greetings for Free Download Online: Wish Shubh Deepawali With Facebook Quotes, SMS, WhatsApp Status Video and Messages.

"Strict action will be taken against those who burst crackers till Diwali. Under section 268 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), there is a provision of a fine of Rs 200 and/or jail for 6 months against those who burst crackers," he further said.

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