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Over 2,100 Applications Received for 43 Firecracker License Slots in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 02:31 AM
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The Mohali municipal authority received 2,118 applications for just 43 firecracker‑license slots, indicating high demand ahead of the festive season.
Mohali officials reported that 2,118 individuals submitted applications for the limited 43 firecracker‑license quotas announced for the upcoming celebrations. The applications were filed through the standard online portal set up by the municipal corporation, which requires applicants to meet safety and age criteria.
The high number of requests reflects the popularity of firecracker usage during festivals such as Diwali, despite ongoing discussions about environmental impact and public safety. Authorities have warned that only a fraction of the applicants will be granted licences, and the selection will follow the established merit and compliance guidelines.
The municipal corporation has not disclosed the final list of successful candidates yet, but it has urged all applicants to await official communication. The department also reiterated that unlicensed use of fireworks will attract penalties as per state regulations.
This licensing drive is part of a broader effort by Punjab’s local bodies to regulate firecracker sales and ensure that celebrations remain safe and orderly.
The high number of requests reflects the popularity of firecracker usage during festivals such as Diwali, despite ongoing discussions about environmental impact and public safety. Authorities have warned that only a fraction of the applicants will be granted licences, and the selection will follow the established merit and compliance guidelines.
The municipal corporation has not disclosed the final list of successful candidates yet, but it has urged all applicants to await official communication. The department also reiterated that unlicensed use of fireworks will attract penalties as per state regulations.
This licensing drive is part of a broader effort by Punjab’s local bodies to regulate firecracker sales and ensure that celebrations remain safe and orderly.