Thane: 192 Dahi Handi, Ganeshotsav Mandap Applications Pending As Civic Approval Delays Mount
Thane, September 2, 2026: A wave of uncertainty has swept across festive committees in Thane as administrative backlogs at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) delay official permits for temporary pavilions (mandaps). According to official figures released by the civic body on September 1, a staggering 192 applications for Dahi Handi and Ganeshotsav celebrations remain pending, leaving…
Thane, September 2, 2026: A backlog of permits at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is causing significant delays for festival organizers in the city. As of September 1, 192 applications for Dahi Handi and Ganeshotsav celebrations remain pending, with only 28 of 55 Dahi Handi applications cleared across the 10 ward committees. The offline-heavy submission process has further slowed operations, with 50 manual submissions and only five submissions through the civic portal.
Ward-level figures reveal uneven clearance rates. Majiwada-Manpada and Lokmanya Nagar-Savarkar Nagar, which submitted the most applications, have not received any permits. While safety inspections are essential, festive committees warn that continued delays may disrupt traditional celebrations.
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