Temporary firecracker licence applications open in Coimbatore from September 1
Coimbatore City Police have announced the application window for temporary firecracker sales licenses for the upcoming Deepavali festival. Applicants must meet strict safety and documentation requirements to be considered for a permit.
Why it matters
Highlights the regulatory oversight required for seasonal retail activities to ensure public safety.
The Coimbatore City Police have invited applications for temporary licences to sell firecrackers for Deepavali, which falls on November 8, a release said.
Applications can be submitted at the office of the Commissioner of Police from September 1 to 30, up to 5 p.m. on the last day. The licensing process covers premises under B1 to B5, C1 to C6, D1 to D6 and E1 to E3 police stations.
Applicants have to submit the prescribed AE-5 application, photographs, Aadhaar or ration card copy, a ₹1,200 licence fee challan, six copies of the site sketch, property tax receipt, GST registration and PAN card, besides the local body licence fee receipt and photographs of the premises. For rented buildings, the owner’s consent on ₹20 stamp paper, along with the property tax receipt, is required.
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