Import of fireworks in India declared illegal

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) Sale of fireworks of foreign origin in India is allowed.
2) Licenses for importing fireworks are provided by the Union Home Ministry due to security reasons.
- Published on 05 Oct 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
 
  • Possession and sale of fireworks of foreign origin in India is illegal and punishable under the Law.
  • Fireworks in India have been declared as restricted item under ITC (HS) in respect of import by Director General of Foreign Trade.
  • The manufacture, possession, use, sale, etc. of any explosive containing Sulphur or sulphurate in admixture with any chlorate is banned in the country.
  • Till date, no license for import of fireworks has been granted under the Explosives Rules, 2008 by Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization, a subordinate office of Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion.

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