{
  "id": 12622310,
  "title": "Thane Navratrotsav 2026: Only 80 Of 237 Mandap Applications Approved, 157 Await Civic Clearance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/thane-navratrotsav-2026-only-80-of-237-mandap-applications-approved",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T11:46:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-navratrotsav-2026-only-80-of-237-mandap-applications-approved-157-await-civic-clearance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane, October 7, 2026: As the Navratrotsav festival approaches, municipal authorities in Thane are grappling with a backlog of mandap applications. Of the 237 applications submitted to the municipal corporation, only 80 have been officially approved, leaving 157 applications awaiting clearance. The application process comprises both online and offline submissions, with 80 online applications and 157 offline applications received.\n\nThe application statistics reveal varying levels of festive preparations across different neighbourhoods in Thane. Lokmanyanagar-Savarkarnagar leads the city with the highest number of applications, totaling 45, of which 22 have been granted permission. Kalwa follows with 29 applications, while Vartak Nagar, Wagle Estate Area, and Uthalsar each have 22, 19, and 19 applications respectively. Mumbra and Diva have submitted six and unspecified number of applications, respectively.\n\nNavigating the approval process is strict, with municipal authorities meticulously scrutinising pending applications to ensure public safety. The designated locations for mandaps must not obstruct traffic, pedestrian pathways, fire safety, emergency evacuation routes, or compromise electrical connections. Given the urgency of the situation, organisers are hopeful for prompt decisions on the remaining 157 applications.\n\nIn response to the situation, the municipal administration has issued a warning to committees, urging them to only erect mandaps after obtaining official civic clearance. Violators of this rule face strict legal consequences.",
  "summary": "Thane, October 7, 2026: With the Navratrotsav festival just around the corner, organisers across Thane are rushing to secure permissions for erecting festive mandaps (pandal structures). Out of a total of 237 applications submitted to the municipal corporation, only 80 have been officially approved so far, leaving a significant backlog of applications pending review. Breakdown Of Applications And…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}