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Detailed explanation-1: -The government also said that the production, storage, and sale of crackers in Delhi will be punishable with a fine of up to Rs 5,000 and three years in jail under Section 9B of the Explosives Act.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diwali 2022: Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the production, sale and use of all types of firecrackers till January 1, including on Diwali, a practice it has been following for the last two years.

Detailed explanation-3: -“No firecrackers other than green crackers bearing QR Code would be sold in the Bazi-Bazar which is proposed to be held in Kolkata on and from 18.10. 2022,” an order by division bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Apurba Sinha Ray on October 19 said.

Detailed explanation-4: -Like other states, Punjab has banned the sale and use of traditional crackers, a source of noise and air pollution, and has allowed only environment-friendly or green crackers that as per experts produce 30% less pollution.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Delhi government has imposed ban on bursting, manufacturing, storing and selling of firecrackers under Section 9B of the Explosives Act. Manufacturing, storing and selling of firecrackers will attract a fine of Rs 5,000 and a jail term of three years.