Protesting at Ramlila Maidan may cost over ₹1 lakh, bookings full
Protesting at Ramlila Maidan, one of the three new demonstration sites in Delhi, can become a distant as well as costly affair, as the site has no free dates for the next two and a half months and even then, the booking amount can soar to upwards of Rs 1 lakh.
Officials in the know said the 12-acre ground, which can accommodate 50,000 people, can now be booked only for December 29, 30 and 31 this year.
"The booking rate for the ground is Rs 50,000 per day, plus a Rs 55,000 security deposit that is refundable.
The initial outlay including taxes comes to Rs 1.21 lakh for a day's booking," an official said.
Civic officials clarified that a small portion of the ground is free for protests and gatherings, but it has a capacity of only 150 people.
The ground is booked through the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's horticulture department, which grants the permission.
A no-objection certificate from Delhi Police is mandatory before the civic body clears an application.
Delhi Police ...
5News aggregated this summary from the outlet’s public feed. The full article, with all the context, is on www.business-standard.com — the content belongs to Business Standard.
