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8. The Explosive Act, 1884 regulates manufacture, possession, use, sale, transport, import and export of explosives. Manufacture and transactions in firecrackers are governed by this statute. Rule 87 of the Explosives Rules, 1983 prohibits manufacture of any explosive at any place, except in a factory or premises licensed under the Rules. On instruction, Mr. Shali stated that there is no manufacturing activity of firecrackers taking place in the State of Delhi. Rule 113 deals with storage, i.e., possession, sale and use. For aforesaid purpose obtaining a license from the competent authority, i.e., Controller of Explosives is necessary. However, the DCP (Licensing) is authorized to permit storage firecrackers up to 50 kgs. and Chinese sparkles up to 400 kgs. Beyond aforesaid quantities, permission is granted by Controller of Explosives. Safety measures to be adopted are detailed in Rules 113 to 128. One of the important Rules is Rule 154. It provides for obtaining no objection certificate before grant of license. It is indicated that so far as State of Delhi is concerned, same has to be obtained from various authorities viz. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (in short, 'MCD'), Delhi Fire Service and local Police. MCD's role is to ensure location of possession, storage and sale in commercial areas.