Bursting of firecrackers restricted to three hours in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

The division bench of Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal and Justice Amit Rawal on Friday directed the police to ensure adequate PCR vans are deployed for compliance of the High Court directions. The Deputy Commissioners and the Superintendents of Police have also been directed to ensure the orders are followed strictly.

The division bench restricted the authorities from issuing any permanent licenses without the permission of court and also limited the number of temporary licenses to be issued to the traders. As Punjab’s air quality deteriorates, state pollution board issues instructions for ‘green Diwali’