Questioning the administration's rules regarding the arrow business during Diwali: How can one do business within the rules?
Jagrut Odisha Bureau, Baliguda ·

When Diwali arrives, the arrow market is bustling. At this time, many traders are interested in earning a few paisa by trading arrows. But now many questions have arisen regarding the time limit for issuing licenses for selling arrows and the actual situation of collecting arrows. This lack of coordination between the rules of the administration and the needs of the business has confused the traders. According to the complaint, the district administration is issuing licenses to open arrow shops just two days before Diwali. But keeping in mind the demand and supply of the market, the traders have to collect arrows about a month in advance. Because at the last minute, there is a risk of shortage in the supply of arrows and there is also a risk of inflation. In such a situation, there is a risk that if the arrows are collected before the license is obtained, it will be considered as illegal possession. If the police find a clue and crack down on this, the arrows may be seized and the traders may face legal problems. On the other hand, after obtaining the license, there is uncertainty about getting the required quantity of arrows on time. Here, the question naturally arises, if it is illegal to keep arrows before obtaining the license, then how will the trader collect arrows and open a shop within just two days of obtaining the license? And if selling those arrows after obtaining the license is legal, then why is there no clear system for its prior preparation? It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure the safety of the arrow traders as well as the safety of the lives and property of the public. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly follow the safety rules and make a clear and practical system for issuing licenses, collecting and storing arrows. Otherwise, traders will fall into unnecessary legal dilemmas by following the rules. There should be rules, there should be security; otherwise, the rules should not be such that traders get confused before doing business. Clarification and practical steps from the district administration are now expected in this direction.
