The Ramlila Ground is a popular venue where major political rallies and religious programmes are organised. The NGT earlier this month had directed civic bodies to strictly enforce orders prohibiting weddings, cultural, commercial and other functions at parks. According to civic officials, the bookings for parks and grounds are one of the important revenue sources of civic bodies and the move would adversely affect revenue generation of cash-strapped municipalities. Similarly, bookings have been stopped at the 64 parks of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) and 18 parks of the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC). We are looking at a loss of at least ₹80 lakh annually if parks are not leased out for events.”SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON

Source: Hindustan Times February 24, 2021 21:47 UTC