Fireworks are hazardous
SECTION 110 (1A) of the Customs Act, 1962 reads
(1A) The Central Government may, having regard to the perishable or hazardous nature of any goods, depreciation in the value of the goods with the passage of time, constraints of storage space for the goods or any other relevant considerations, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify the goods or class of goods which shall, as soon as may be after its seizure under sub-section (1), be disposed of by the proper officer in such manner as the Central Government may, from time to time, determine after following the procedure hereinafter specified.
The notification issued in this regard by the Central government almost three decades ago is 31/1986-Cus dated 05/02/1986. This notification underwent an amendment yesterday, the previous amendment being in March 2008.
Fireworks have been added to the Schedule annexed to the notification.
Presumably a lot of Chinese firecrackers have been seized this Diwali and they can make ample light and sound if they are burst welcoming the New Year.
Notification ., Dated: December 15 2015.