In an official directive dated Oct 19, Vyankatesh Durvas, deputy municipal commissioner and head of PCMC fire brigade, instructed ward officers to conduct comprehensive inspections across their respective jurisdictions, take immediate action against stalls operating without the required approvals, and submit compliance reports
In an official directive dated Oct 19, Vyankatesh Durvas, deputy municipal commissioner and head of PCMC fire brigade, instructed ward officers to conduct comprehensive inspections across their respective jurisdictions, take immediate action against stalls operating without the required approvals, and submit compliance reports. Last year, thousands of firecracker stalls reportedly operated illegally across Pimpri Chinchwad during the festive season, while the fire brigade had issued only 105 formal NOCs.
The civic body must act decisively before a major accident occurs,” said Vivek Patil, a resident of Wakad. Pune : With Diwali approaching, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has directed all ward offices to inspect firecracker stalls, crack down on unauthorised vendors, and ensure that sales do not commence without mandatory permissions and a fire brigade no-objection certificate (NOC). Activists and local residents have called for uncompromised action against illegal operators. “Every year, thousands of roadside firecracker stalls operate without basic fire safety measures, yet enforcement remains inadequate or invisible. Several such stalls have already begun cropping up this year.
Despite recurring complaints about temporary stalls encroaching upon public roads and open plots without authorisation, enforcement has historically remained a primary concern for residents.