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PMC issues Ganeshotsav guidelines, puts focus on noise pollution
Mandals have been directed to keep roads and footpaths clear and ensure that pandals and decorations do not obstruct traffic or emergency movement
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued guidelines for this year’s Ganeshotsav and Navratri celebrations, directing organisers to follow rules on permissions, traffic, noise pollution, fire safety and the use of public spaces.
As per the advisory, Ganeshotsav will be held from September 14 to 24, and the PMC has urged mandals and citizens to ensure that celebrations do not inconvenience residents or obstruct traffic.
The advisory, issued by municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, emphasises that celebrations must protect public safety, maintain traffic flow and minimise inconvenience to residents.
Permissions granted in previous years for festival pandals, welcome arches and other structures will be considered subject to applicable conditions. Organisers requiring fresh permissions have been asked to follow the prescribed process. The PMC has also outlined a coordinated mechanism involving its regional offices and the police.
Mandals have been directed to keep roads and footpaths clear and ensure that pandals and decorations do not obstruct traffic or emergency movement. Structures must comply with safety requirements, including fire-safety norms.
Ram said, “Noise pollution will remain a key focus. Organisers should comply with prescribed noise limits and ensure that celebrations do not cause inconvenience to residents. The DJs, loudspeakers and other sound systems must be operated in accordance with the applicable rules.”
The advisory also calls for environmentally responsible celebrations. Organisers have been asked to follow pollution-control instructions and avoid activities that could damage public spaces. Mandals must remove temporary structures and materials after the festivities and restore the sites.
Citizens have been asked to report violations and complaints through the PMC’s official channels, including PMC Connect (PMC Care) and the civic body’s helpline. Complaints can also be lodged through the relevant ward offices and local police stations, officials said.
