The Supreme Court, on Monday, set aside the order of the Calcutta High Court and has allowed the use of green crackers in West Bengal. The state government has also been instructed not to sell banned firecrackers in the market.
“For the time being we only reiterate the position recorded in the order of the Supreme Court on 29th October 2021. Additionally the State of WB will explore the possibility of ensuing that no banned materials are imported. The mechanism may be strengthened”, the Supreme Court added in the order.
It is to be noted that last Friday, the Calcutta High Court ordered a complete ban on the usage and sale of all kinds of firecrackers including green crackers throughout the state during the upcoming Diwali, Kali Puja, Chatth Puja, Christmas, and New Year celebrations.