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,