Commissioner of Police (Hyderabad City) Sandeep Shandilya, invoking provisions of the Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348F, said on Thursday that bursting of firecrackers on public roads and spaces has been prohibited.
The order, dated November 9 and available on Friday, said the ban was to maintain public order, peace and tranquility in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The order will be in force from 6 a.m. on November 12 (Sunday) and 6 a.m. on November 15 (Wednesday).
As per 67C of the Act, “...letting off, throwing fireworks in or near a street or public place is punishable offence with imprisonment for up to eight days and a fine of ₹50.”
