District magistrate Mr. Nishant Jain issued a Diwali firecracker ban on 4 November under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defence Code, 2023.
According to the order, use of firecrackers within 500 metres of petrol pumps, gas depots, gas bottling plants, etc. is forbidden.
Ban on major roads of the city
Full ban on firecrackers on KEM Road, Station Road, Ganganagar Road, Daawaji Road, Satta Bazaar Gali, Labhaji Katla, Bada Bazaar, Toliyasar Bhairuji Gali, Jinna Road and Garhmarket (Ganganagar).
Rule around health and educational institutions
Firecrackers are prohibited within 100 metres of hospitals, nursing homes, primary and district health centres, courts, educational institutions, religious premises and quiet areas.
Noise pollution and other restrictions
Control of noise pollution has been ensured in accordance with the Supreme Court orders of 18 July 2005 and 23 October 2018 and the directives of the National Green Authority, Bhopal.
Home and Environment & Climate Change departments of Jaipur have orders banning firecrackers from 8–10 pm and at other times as well.
Firecrackers are also prohibited within 500 metres of Army area, Air Force Bikaner/Nal and Army ammunition depot.
Action on violations
Violation of the order will be treated as an offence under the Indian Civil Defence Code, 2023 and action will be taken against offenders as per the rules.