The applications of two groups of devotees of Marattil Kottaram Bhagavathy Devaswom, Maradu, for holding the annual public display of fireworks were rejected by the Kerala High Court on Tuesday.
The court concluded that a minimum safe distance could not be maintained at the site of the fireworks display as the area was dotted with several buildings including hospitals and houses. Allowing fireworks in the area would affect the safety of the public, it held.
The court issued the order on petitions filed against the District Collector’s order denying permission for fireworks during the festival on February 21, 22, and 23.
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