Want to Sell Crackers This Diwali? Apply for the Temporary Licence by 21 October or Miss Out, and Selling Without One Invites Action!
Updated: 16 October 2026Last date to apply: 21 October
Traders who want to sell firecrackers during Diwali can now apply for a temporary licence. The administration has fixed 21 October as the last date for applications, and no application will be considered after the deadline.
21 OctoberLast date to apply
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Documents usually required
- Identity proof (Aadhaar etc.)
- Details of the shop or selling location
- Receipt of the prescribed fee
- Safety certificates related to the fire department
How to apply
- Ask your local administration (sub-division office) or nearest e-Mitra centre for the form and application method.
- Fill in the form and attach all documents and the fee receipt.
- Submit before the last date and keep the acknowledgement safely.
- Set up your shop only after the licence is granted.
Please note: You may open your shop only after receiving the licence. Selling firecrackers without a licence can lead to action. Confirm with your district administration where and how the application has to be submitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the last date to apply?
21 October as per the report. Confirm the date and where to submit with your sub-division office or e-Mitra.
Which documents are usually needed?
Identity proof, shop/location details, fee receipt and fire-department related safety certificates.
What if I sell without a licence?
Action can be taken. Set up your shop only after the licence is granted.
Note: This is based on news reports and public government information. Dates, amounts and rules can change, so please confirm with the official website or the concerned office before applying or paying. Emitrawala.com is not a government website.
