The absence of a permanent magazine is not a barrier for temporary fireworks displays; proper safety documentation can suffice.

JUDGMENT

Before considering the merits of the matter, this Court notice that, in an application preferred as early as on 08.12.2025, an Order has been passed only yesterday (05.02.2026), when the display of firework stands scheduled on 08.02.2026 and 09.02.2026. This Court finds inordinate delay in dealing with the application, no matter whether this is deliberate or otherwise.

2. In the circumstances, this Court requested the presence of the learned Additional Advocate General and appraised him of the gravity of the situation. Learned Additional Advocate General would ensure that, apart from complying with the directions contained in the judgment in W.P.(C).No.4380/2026, oral instructions can be issued forthwith to all the District Collectors to deal with applications for display of fireworks with reasonable dispatch. The submission made by the learned Additional Advocate General is recorded. Learned Additional Advocate General would also graciously undertake to communicate the Order passed in W.P.(C).No.4380/2026 to all the District Collectors.

3. With this prelude, this Court will address the issues involved in this matter.

4. Petitioner is aggrieved by Ext.P8 Order of rejection, as per which, the petitioner’s request for permission for display of fireworks in connection with the Ambu Perunal of the St.Mary’s Forouna Church has been dismissed. The reasons which are taken stock of in rejecting the petitioner’s application are enumerated in page No.3 of the impugned Ext.P8 Order.

5. As regards the first objection with respect to absence of the magazine, this Court has already opined that a permanent magazine may not be insisted upon for a temporary event of display for a specified number of days, which in the instant case is for two days.

6. As regards the second ground, it is the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner that the risk assessment report and the onsite emergency plan are readily available with the petitioner and the same can be produced before the 3^rd respondent/A.D.M. by 10 A.M. tomorrow (07.02.2026).

7. As regards objections 4 and 5, learned counsel would rely on Ext.P5 plan, which would satisfy the distance criteria, as required by the statute and rules. It is the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the same can also be submitted before the 3^rd respondent/A.D.M. by 10 A.M. tomorrow (07.02.2026).

8. In the circumstances, the 3^rd respondent will stand directed to consider the records being submitted by the petitioner in support of his application for permission and if the 3^rd respondent is satisfied of the requirements, necessary permission will be granted for display of fireworks on 08.02.2026 and 09.02.2026. The petitioner will produce the afore referred records before the 3^rd respondent by 10 A.M.

tomorrow (07.02.2026).

This Writ Petition will stand disposed of as above.

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