Last date to apply for Diwali firecracker sales license in Madurai is September 20 – Apply now!

In view of the upcoming Diwali festival, the Madurai district administration has announced that those who wish to sell firecrackers can apply for a temporary license.

The license will be issued under the Explosives Act, 1884, and Explosives Rules, 2008 (Section 84). Applications must be submitted online through e-Sevai centers on or before September 20, 2025.

Documents to be submitted along with the application:

• Shop layout map
• Ownership documents
• Original receipt for license fee payment of ₹600 (paid to government account)
• Address proof
• Local body tax receipt
• Passport size photograph

Important:
Applications submitted after September 20 will not be accepted, the district administration has confirmed.

📌 Apply online through: https://eservices.tn.gov.in