Want to sell crackers in Hyd this Diwali? Apply to city police before 18 Oct

Hyderabad: Hyderabad commissioner of police C.V Anand on Sunday announced that those who wish to sell firecrackers in the city should apply for licenses before 18 October.

The DCP and zonal commissioners will issue temporary licenses under the Explosives Act 1884 and Rules 1983 (as amended in 2008). The city police warned that any contravention would attract penal provisions and other actions as stipulated under the Act and the Rules.

How to apply

Applicants can download the application form, Form AE-5 of the Explosives Rules, here or here. The applications must be submitted online before 18 October.

The following documents should also be enclosed along with the duly filled application form:

· NOC from divisional fire officer.

· Land permission issued by the MCH authorities in case of government land.

· NOC/agreement from the owner of the land/premises in case of private land.

· Copy of license, if any, issued in the previous year (optional).

· NOC from neighbours in case of a single shop located in a pucca structure.

· Site plan of the shop (blueprint copy).

· Original license fee receipt for Rs. 600 paid in State Bank of Hyderabad, Gunfoundry, Hyderabad towards license fee for the erection of fireworks shops under the Head of Account-0055-Police, 800-Other receipts, 81-other items, 001-receipts.