{
  "id": 17962631,
  "title": "T.N. Fire Service Dept. issues NOCs for over 10,000 firecracker shops",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/t-n-fire-service-dept-issues-nocs-for-over-10-000-firecracker-shops",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:38:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tn-fire-service-dept-issues-nocs-for-over-10000-firecracker-shops/article71660733.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tamilnadu Fire and Rescue Services (TNFRS) Department in India has issued no-objection certificates (NOC) for establishing 10,244 temporary firecracker shops for Deepavali across the state this year. The applicants must approach the competent authority, such as the District Revenue Officer in the concerned district or the Commissioner of Police in cities, to obtain a license based on the NOC.\n\nOver 11,998 applications have been received so far for setting up temporary firecracker shops. Out of these, 10,244 NOCs have been issued, 914 applications are still pending, and 940 applications have been rejected. In the northern region, including Chennai city, 1,141 applications have been received; 849 applications received NOCs, while 237 applications are still pending.\n\nThe NOC alone does not authorize an applicant to run a fireworks shop. The applicant must obtain a separate license from the police before commencing business. Safety guidelines require fireworks to be stored in sheds made of non-combustible materials, locked securely to prevent unauthorized access. Two storage or sales sheds must be separated by at least three meters, and each shed must be at least 50 meters away from any protected structure. Fireworks must not be stored or sold from wedding halls, commercial complexes, or apartment buildings. If Chinese-made imported crackers or fireworks are found stocked or sold, the NOC will be automatically canceled, and the license holder will face legal action.",
  "summary": "The applicants will have to approach competent authority such as District Revenue Officer in districts and Commissioner of Police in cities for obtaining a licence based on NOC",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}