Kohima: Kiphire district administration is cracking down on firework sales. Deputy Commissioner Temsuwati Longkumer issued a notification on November 10 requiring all temporary firecracker shops to secure a valid license. Vendors must apply for Form LE-5 under the Explosives Rules of 2008.
Submitting an application does not grant automatic permission to operate. Authorities will conduct physical site inspections to confirm safety distances. The rules limit inventory to 100 kg of Class 7 fireworks and 500 kg of sparklers or Chinese crackers. "No temporary fireworks shop can be established, stocked or operated without a valid licence," the order states.
Vendors must keep shops at least 50 metres from protected structures and maintain three metres of space between neighboring booths. Construction must use non-combustible materials. Fire extinguishers are mandatory, and open flames like candles or oil lamps remain banned near the premises. Electrical gear must be secure.
The policy prohibits selling from mobile vehicles and bans all foreign or unauthorized crackers. Noise levels must comply with the Environment Protection Act of 1986. Officials plan to monitor these sites constantly. The public should only buy from licensed sellers to ensure safety during the festivities.
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