216/2022-2023
Aizawl, the 21st October 2022: Dr. Lalhriatzuali Ralte, District Magistrate, Aizawl District issued order which prohibited lighting of fireworks and sky lantern,etc., as shown below.

"Whereas I am of the opinion that lighting of fireworks and sky lantern is posing air and noise pollution which may have adverse effects and whereas such indiscriminate use of fireworks may lead to undesirable incidents and injuries to the individuals and may cause fire and explosive hazards.

And whereas, I am of the opinion that there are sufficient grounds for proceeding under Section 144 of CrPC 1973 to prevent injuries to the public and danger to human life during this coming Diwali festival.

Now, therefore, in the exercise of the powers conferred upon me by the aforesaid code, I, Dr. Lalhriatzuali Ralte, IAS, District Magistrate, Aizawl District, Aizawl do hereby order that- :-

"No person shall possess, store, display, use sell fire crackers and sky lantern within Aizawl District and there is a total ban on the import/sale of the above mentioned items"
This order shall take immediate effect and shall remain inforce for a period of 2 (two) months from the date of issue unless revoked earlier.

Violation of this order during its validity shall be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.

Given under my hand and seals of the Court on this day, the 20th October, 2022".