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Religion
Delhi MC revises park booking rules to permit religious events in long‑used venues
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 05:16 AM
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The Delhi Municipal Corporation has amended its park booking policy, now allowing religious ceremonies to be held in parks where such events have been conducted for the past five years.
The Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) announced a revision to its park reservation guidelines, specifically addressing the conduct of puja and other religious functions. Under the new provisions, parks that have hosted such ceremonies for the last five years will be eligible for continued permission to hold similar events.
The amendment aims to streamline the approval process for communities that regularly use these green spaces for worship, reducing administrative delays while ensuring compliance with existing civic regulations. MCD officials indicated that the change does not extend to new venues; only parks with a documented five‑year history of religious gatherings will qualify.
Stakeholders, including local resident welfare associations, welcomed the move, citing reduced ambiguity in obtaining permits. The corporation emphasized that safety, cleanliness, and crowd‑control measures will remain mandatory for all approved events.
The updated rule will take effect immediately, with park managers instructed to verify the five‑year usage record before granting permissions. MCD will monitor compliance and may revisit the policy if concerns arise.
This policy shift reflects the municipal body's effort to balance public space management with the cultural and religious practices of Delhi's diverse population.
The amendment aims to streamline the approval process for communities that regularly use these green spaces for worship, reducing administrative delays while ensuring compliance with existing civic regulations. MCD officials indicated that the change does not extend to new venues; only parks with a documented five‑year history of religious gatherings will qualify.
Stakeholders, including local resident welfare associations, welcomed the move, citing reduced ambiguity in obtaining permits. The corporation emphasized that safety, cleanliness, and crowd‑control measures will remain mandatory for all approved events.
The updated rule will take effect immediately, with park managers instructed to verify the five‑year usage record before granting permissions. MCD will monitor compliance and may revisit the policy if concerns arise.
This policy shift reflects the municipal body's effort to balance public space management with the cultural and religious practices of Delhi's diverse population.