ENA Sectors 2018-11-02 06:42:40 <p><strong>New Delhi, Nov 2 (KNN) </strong>The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued a fresh public appeal stating not to use foreign origin firecrackers as it endanger lives and harm the environment as well.</p> <p>The authority stated that the possession and sale of fireworks of foreign origin is illegal and punishable under the law owing to presence of Sulphur or Sulphurate.</p> <p>Presence of such chemicals in firecrackers along with Chlorate is hazardous for nature and can ignite spontaneously, said CBIC.</p> <p>Such firecrackers endanger lives, cause accidents, and harm the environment, it added.</p> <p>In the interest of safety &amp; security, CBIC has requested the citizens of the country to report any information about possession and/or sale of such fireworks of foreign origin to the Jurisdictional Customs or Goods &amp; Services Tax (GST) Authorities in their respective cities.</p> <p>One such precautionary action can save lives, prevent accidents and protect the environment, CBIC made an appeal to public.</p> <p>The Customs authorities have booked 43 cases in last four years, wherein foreign origin firecrackers valued at over Rs.104 crore seized and 16 persons arrested.</p> <p>For the safety of environment and public, the concerned authorities have requested the public to use only products made in India during festive season.</p> 21212 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/possession-and-sale-of-fireworks-of-foreign-origin-is-illegal-and-punishable-under-law-cbic 2018-11-02 06:42:40 knnindia.co.in