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2014 (9) TMI 969 - MADRAS HIGH COURTImport of Chinese crackers - prohibited to import - Writ petitioner wants a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 12, to strictly enforce the third respondent’s circular in No. 17 (10) 2007 - Explosives, dated 5-3-2010 and further direct the respondents 2 to 11, seize all illegally imported explosives items (particularly Chinese crackers) and destroy the same as per the Explosive Act. - Held that:- the concerned authorities especially respondents 8 to 10 should strictly oversee as to whether safety procedures to be adopted in the Industry are followed by the companies by periodical inspection to avoid any fire accident. In the manufacture, the workers have to deal with Chemicals and they are continuously exposed to the Chemicals which may cause many diseases including skin and respiratory diseases. Hence, the respondents 5, 8, 9 and 10 are directed to give appropriate directions to the 15th Respondents Association to follow the Rules strictly. Consequently, the 15th respondent is also directed to follow the Rules. This direction is issued to do complete justice taking into consideration of the condition of the Fire Works Industry and the problems of the workers in toto. Our Country is facing threats from extremists, fundamentalists and other outfits/organizations endangering safety and security of the nation and lives of the people. We don’t know in which way, form, shape, method danger would appear and destroy. Therefore, we should not give any room or avenue or loophole for dangerous things to happen. Unless our borders/entry points are made fool proof by installation of advanced mechanism, there is no respect for the patriotism exhibited by our brothers, viz., Army men, who are fighting not only against enemies but also against odd weather in Kargil, Siachin and in other borders. Considering the lapse of the police even in this type of important and serious case and seizure of illegal Chinese crackers in various states, it is desirable and appropriate to transfer the case to CBI. Even if the investigation is over, the case shall be transferred to CBI, which shall re-investigate the case and proceed in accordance with law.
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