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Delhi Police Issue New Guidelines for Use of Ramlila Maidan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 09:01 PM
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The Delhi police have released a set of fresh guidelines governing activities and crowd management at the historic Ramlila Maidan.
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s office announced a comprehensive set of rules aimed at regulating events held at Ramlila Maidan, a landmark venue for the annual Ram Lila performances in Delhi. The guidelines cover permissible timings, sound limits, waste disposal protocols and mandatory security clearances for organizers.
Officials said the move responds to growing concerns over traffic congestion, littering and safety incidents during large gatherings in recent years. Under the new framework, any public function exceeding 500 attendees must obtain a prior permit and submit a detailed crowd‑control plan.
The police have also instructed local municipal bodies to cooperate in enforcing the rules, with penalties ranging from fines to temporary suspension of venue usage for repeat violators. Stakeholders are expected to adapt to the measures ahead of the upcoming festive season.
Officials said the move responds to growing concerns over traffic congestion, littering and safety incidents during large gatherings in recent years. Under the new framework, any public function exceeding 500 attendees must obtain a prior permit and submit a detailed crowd‑control plan.
The police have also instructed local municipal bodies to cooperate in enforcing the rules, with penalties ranging from fines to temporary suspension of venue usage for repeat violators. Stakeholders are expected to adapt to the measures ahead of the upcoming festive season.