25 July,2022 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
A sculptor works on a Ganesha idol, at Pohekar Ganpati Kala Kendra in Chinchpokli on July 17. Pic/Sameer Markande
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No charges on Ganpati pandals, for fire safety permissions and no restrictions on heights of idols, the BMC has announced following the new government's directives last week. Any advance payment made this year will be refunded, said the civic body.
However, the BMC made an appeal to keep idols for households up to two feet tall.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced that several restrictions imposed on festivals during the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted. There would be no curbs on upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi, Dahi Handi and other religious festivities.
Also read: No curbs on Ganesh festival, other religious events: CM Eknath Shinde
In the circular issued recently, the BMC announced waiver of the permission fee of Rs 100 for Ganesh pandals. Among other waivers are fees for sculptors' pandals, advertising charges and charges for erecting pandals in parks or at BMC/private properties.
There won't be any height restrictions either for idols or for Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav.
The BMC noted that the fees have been waived, but the terms and conditions of various permissions, like fire safety and licensing, must be followed.
Rs 100
Permission fee for Ganesh pandals
