Location: Bokaro | Special Report by Chief Editor & Legal Advisor Advocate Rajesh Kumar
Anchor: Strict Action to Be Taken Against Unauthorized Firecracker Shops, Says Deputy Commissioner
All Firecracker Shops in the District to Undergo Thorough Inspection; SDOs of Chas and Bermo Directed
With the approaching Diwali festival, Deputy Commissioner Shri Ajay Nath Jha has issued directives to the Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) of Chas and Bermo (Tenughat) to conduct a thorough inspection of all firecracker shops operating in the district. The focus is to ensure that no shop operates without a valid license issued by the competent authority.
During the inspection, shops found operating without a valid license or selling firecrackers in residential/populated areas will face strict legal action in accordance with the law.
Lessons Learned from Past Incidents
In 2024, during Diwali, a massive fire broke out at firecracker shops near Garga Bridge in B.S. City, resulting in significant property damage.
Additionally, as per a letter from the Home, Prison, and Disaster Management Department, Government of Jharkhand, dated March 10, 2025, a tragic fire incident occurred at a firecracker shop in Godarmana, Ranka Block, Garhwa district, claiming the lives of five individuals, including three children. The investigation revealed that the shop was operating illegally without a license.
Keeping these incidents in mind, the Deputy Commissioner of Bokaro emphasized that preventing such accidents is a top priority for the administration.
Application Process for Temporary Firecracker Shops Initiated
For Diwali 2025, applications are invited from individuals interested in setting up temporary firecracker shops. Licenses for temporary firecracker shops will be issued under Rule 84 of the Explosives Rules, 2008.
Applicants are required to submit their applications in the prescribed Form AE-5, along with the following mandatory documents:
Prescribed fee
Two recent self-attested passport-size photographs
Copy of Aadhaar card
Self-attested affidavit
Directive to Complete Site Inspections Within Three Days
The Deputy Commissioner has instructed the SDOs of Chas and Bermo to conduct site inspections of all applications, submit a clear report with recommendations, and identify suitable locations within three days. It must be ensured that all temporary firecracker shops are set up in safe, open, and non-residential areas.
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Are Top Priorities
The Deputy Commissioner has made it clear that no compromises will be made concerning public safety, fire safety, and law enforcement. The administration will ensure the deployment of fire brigades and security teams at firecracker markets, along with inspections of fire safety equipment.
