Panvel Police Issue Guidelines For Safe Ganeshotsav

Panvel City Police held a meeting with representatives of around 45 to 50 public Ganesh mandals on September 2 to discuss guidelines for safe and regulated Ganeshotsav celebrations. The meeting, attended by senior police inspector Bala Kumbhar, aimed to ensure that the festivities are conducted in an orderly and compliant manner.

The police advised mandals to obtain necessary permissions from the Panvel Municipal Corporation, CIDCO, fire brigade, MSEDCL, and traffic department before erecting pandals. Mandal organisers were also asked to ensure that pandals are structurally safe, deploy volunteers round the clock, and install CCTV cameras for security.

To maintain a regulated sound environment during the festival, police asked mandals to follow the Supreme Court's norms governing the use of loudspeakers. The use of DJ and Dolby sound systems and laser lights has been prohibited. Mandal organisers were also advised against putting up objectionable tableaux, displays, or banners.

The guidelines are intended to ensure that celebrations remain orderly and do not cause excessive noise or inconvenience to residents. Mandal organisers were also advised to maintain separate queues for men and women to facilitate smoother darshan.

Police also issued directions for Ganesh idol arrival and immersion processions. Organisers have been advised to conduct processions, as far as possible, along one side of the road to minimise disruption to traffic. Vehicles being used for immersion processions will have to undergo inspection by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), while the driver's licence will also be checked.

The meeting allowed mandal representatives to raise their concerns and discuss arrangements and difficulties related to the festival with the police. The guidelines issued by the police are aimed at ensuring a safe and enjoyable Ganeshotsav celebration for all residents of Panvel.

Ganeshotsav is a significant festival in Maharashtra, and the police guidelines are intended to balance the need for celebration with the need for public safety and order. By following these guidelines, mandal organisers can help ensure that the festivities are conducted in a safe and regulated manner.

The Panvel City Police have taken a proactive approach to ensuring a safe and enjoyable Ganeshotsav celebration. The guidelines issued by the police are a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that they will be followed by all mandal organisers.

In conclusion, the Panvel Police guidelines for Ganeshotsav celebrations are a welcome move. They are intended to ensure that the festivities are conducted in a safe and regulated manner, and that residents of Panvel can enjoy the celebrations without any inconvenience or disruption.

The guidelines are also a reminder of the importance of public safety and order during large-scale festivals like Ganeshotsav. By working together, the police and mandal organisers can help ensure that the celebrations are a success, and that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.

Overall, the Panvel Police guidelines for Ganeshotsav celebrations are a positive step towards ensuring a safe and enjoyable festival for all residents of Panvel.