The Cyberabad and Rachakonda Police Commissionerates have issued separate notifications for individuals and businesses intending to sell or possess firecrackers on a temporary basis for Diwali 2025.
Accordingly, applicants must obtain licences under the Explosives Act, 1884, and the Explosives Rules, 1983 (amended in
2008).
Licences will be issued by the Zonal Deputy Commissioners of Police.
Any violation of the Act or Rules will attract strict penal action.