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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
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Ganeshotsav 2025: Just 19 Days To Go, But NMC Yet to Announce Mandal Permission Process
1 2 Nagpur: With just 19 days left for Ganeshotsav, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is yet to officially announce the start of the application process for sarvajanik Ganesh mandals seeking permission to install idols and erect pandals. The delay has sparked confusion among organisers and is already leading to traffic disruptions in several parts of the city. Though the civic body has unofficially begun accepting applications, many mandals have gone ahead with pandal construction and installation of decorative arches — often encroaching on roads and obstructing traffic, particularly in residential areas and commercial hotspots. Without a formal, regulated process in place, NMC officials are struggling to conduct inspections or enforce rules, as sites have not been officially demarcated. In 2024, NMC received 1,169 applications, of which 917 were approved and 102 rejected, mostly due to duplication or incomplete documents. All related charges were waived. In contrast, 1,277 applications were submitted in 2023, of which 876 were approved. That year, NMC collected Rs8.06 lakh in charges. It was during the 2023 cycle that NMC first launched its online application portal to streamline the process. Last year, fees charged by departments such as fire and emergency services, garden, and estate were scrapped. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Have No Words For Dog The Bounty Hunter's Transformation Paperela Undo by Taboola by Taboola Idol makers were also exempted from mandatory fire safety charges. However, no such exemptions have been officially announced for 2025, leaving organisers in a lurch. Officials say the civic body may again waive all charges, but a final decision is pending. "Additional municipal commissioner Vaishali B has conducted a preliminary meeting, but without a formal notification from the state government on fee waivers, NMC is unsure whether to levy charges," said a senior official. Until recently, the estate department collected ₹5 per sq ft depending on the size of the pandal, in addition to a ₹500 sanitation fee. The solid waste management department has already proposed a waiver of the sanitation fee again this year. Meanwhile, the estate department is expected to send its recommendations to municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari shortly, after which a comprehensive decision will be taken. Organisers say the delay is proving to be both logistically and financially burdensome. "It takes 15–20 days to build a large pandal, especially those with elaborate themes or social messages. We can't wait till the last moment. Without permissions, we risk action, but we have no option," said a member of a prominent Mahal-based mandal. Another organiser from Hanuman Nagar noted that preparations involve multiple stakeholders — including electricians, artists, carpenters, and volunteers — all of whom require advance clarity. "The framework, lighting, safety arrangements — everything takes time. The uncertainty is affecting planning and increasing costs," he said. In the absence of a formal announcement, many mandals remain unsure whether to proceed with official applications or continue with on-ground preparations without permits. This ambiguity has also impacted enforcement, as NMC has not begun site inspections or marking of approved pandal zones. Although no new circular has been issued so far, the sanitation department has confirmed that the ban on plastic and thermocol decorations remains in effect. All mandals will be required to adhere to eco-friendly guidelines. Deputy municipal commissioner (IT) Milind Meshram confirmed that the online application portal will go live on August 8. So far, seven applications have already been received from various zones — one from Laxmi Nagar, two from Mangalwari, three from Hanuman Nagar, and one from Lakadganj. Unless NMC acts swiftly and issues a formal circular, the current delay could result in last-minute chaos, with hundreds of mandals scrambling for permissions — leaving insufficient time for safety audits, traffic planning, and crowd management ahead of the festival. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Udaipur Files' producer Amit Jani holds closed-door meeting with I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over film's release: 'If the government permits us..'
'Udaipur Files' producer Amit Jani discusses film's release with I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in "closed-door" meeting" 'Udaipur Files' producer Amit Jani discusses film's release with I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in "closed-door" meeting" 1 2 Amid the growing controversy surrounding the release of 'Udaipur Files', the film's producer, Amit Jani, met with Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on August 4. Speaking to ANI, Jshared that it was the second time that he was called for a meeting over his film's release. "We came before when Mohd. Javed and Maulana Arshad Madani filed their petitions and presented their cases, and now we met again. We hope that the government can make a positive decision and we can release the film," he said. The producer stated that his team is ready to agree with the government's decision, adding, "We even added the cuts as suggested earlier. We believed in the government and had no problems. It is them who have been raising issues." August 8 release date still planned On being asked if the release of 'Udaipur Files' will be delayed, Jani revealed that the original plans for the film's theatrical opening have been scheduled for August 8, 2025. "If the government permits us to go ahead, it will come out on August 8," he continued. Noting that he had a "closed-door" meeting with the I&B Minister, Amit Jani also shared that the discussions were held on the grounds of Section 6 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Have No Words For Dog The Bounty Hunter's Transformation Paperela Undo "He shared the government's points on the matter, and we have given our response," the producer stated. Section 6 allows certification cancellation According to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Section 6 allows the government to cancel the certification of a film by the Censor Board and suspend its exhibition. Meanwhile, the central government has withdrawn the order recommending 6 cuts in 'Udaipur Files', adding that it would hear the parties afresh and would pass a revised order. 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' has been in headlines lately, since the Delhi High Court ordered a stay on its release on July 11. The film is based on the 2022 murder of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Rajasthan's Udaipur who was brutally killed by two men in broad daylight.
