Single window system for permission for Ramleelas: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

In the wake of the forthcoming Navratri, measures have been taken by the government to ensure for the smooth passage of the Ramleela celebrations in the capital with timkely permission for such events.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta informed on Wednesday that a special committee has been formed to look into the issues faced by the organisers of the Ramleelas. The decision was made at a meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena. Along with CM Gupta, the meeting was attended by office bearers of the Delhi Ramleela Federation, and senior officials from concerned departments.

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All the formalities for organising Ramleela will be handled by the district magistrate’s office at district-level.

The government is introducing a single window system to ensure that there are no obstacles in the staging of Ramleela or other associated issues.

Sharing details of the decisions taken for Ramleela performances, the CM stated that this year, the Ramleela in the capital will be held from 22 September to 2 October. The history of Ramleela in Delhi is very old. Despite the busy pace of modern life, residents of the capital continue to show keen interest in these performances.

According to the CM, around 600 Ramleela performances take place in Delhi, of which 100 are conducted on a grand scale.

She noted that in recent years, organisers faced several challenges, including delays in securing land and difficulties in obtaining various no-objection certificates (NOCs), which impeded the smooth staging of events.

Gupta said the single window system is now being introduced at the district level under the leadership of the DM, through which all types of NOCs required for Ramleela performances will be issued.

She also said that the security deposit for land has been reduced from Rs 20 per square metre to Rs 15 per square meter, and another key decision is that the area allotted for entertainment spaces accompanying the Ramleela performances has been increased to 40 per cent of the total area, up from the previous 25 per cent.

The chief minister said to resolve the disputes arising over rides and food stalls within the entertainment area, a committee, comprising a deputy director-level officer from DDA and two office bearers from the Delhi Ramleela Federation, has been formed.

Gupta said Ramleela is not only a symbol of religious faith but also a cultural heritage. The initiative of the government will strengthen the tradition and promote social unity.