The Indian Express   13.08.2012

Single-window clearance proposed for Ramlilas

To ensure that organising Ramlilas in the Capital is a smooth process, the North Municipal Corporation has proposed a single-window clearance to organise the function. As of now, organisers have to seek no-objection certificates (NOC) from various departments.

In a proposal to be tabled in the House on Monday, the corporation has proposed to authorise the Deputy Commissioner of the area to grant all clearances to Ramlila organising committees.

“As Ramlila committees manage the function purely for religious purposes and their members have no personal interests, financial or otherwise, we propose to give the parks free of cost to these committees,” said Mahendra Nagpal, leader of the House, North Municipal Corporation. The erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Delhi used to charge these committees for booking of parks for Ramlila.

“This time we propose to provide services like proper lighting and assign DEMS employees to maintain cleanliness for free. Horticulture department will take care of the plants and grass in the parks,” said Yogendra Chandolia, Standing Committee Chairperson, North corporation.