He told the owners that they should adhere to safety norms as mandated by the licenses. The licenses of shops that do not adhere to safety regulations would be cancelled, he said, according to a press release. He asked the shop owners to extend their cooperation to revenue and police officials during inspections of their shops. He has warned of action against persons, who illegally stocked crackers in godowns. He advised the shop owners to adopt all safety measures for a accident-free Deepavali, the release said.

Source: The Hindu October 24, 2016 03:00 UTC