{
  "id": 5101417,
  "title": "Nashik: Ganesh Mandals To Get Online Permissions, No More Rounds of Government Offices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/nashik-ganesh-mandals-to-get-online-permissions-no-more-rounds-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:45:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-ganesh-mandals-to-get-online-permissions-no-more-rounds-of-government-offices"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashik is set to launch an online permission system for public Ganesh mandals ahead of the upcoming Ganesh festival, according to the city administration. The new system is designed to streamline the approval process, which currently requires mandal office-bearers to visit multiple government offices for separate permissions.\n\nUnder the proposed online system, mandals will submit all necessary information and documents electronically. These applications will be reviewed by the relevant departments, and once all conditions are met, permissions will be issued digitally. This move is anticipated to save significant time and effort for mandal representatives, who previously had to submit multiple applications to various departments such as the police, municipal corporation, fire brigade and electricity distribution authorities.\n\nThe administration believes the online system will enhance transparency and efficiency in the permission process, as well as provide applicants with the ability to track their application status online. Any shortcomings or missing documents will be communicated to the mandal digitally. Officials have urged mandals to strictly adhere to all rules and regulations, with particular attention to traffic management, emergency routes, fire safety, and noise pollution regulations. With the Ganesh festival attracting large crowds to the city, law and order, traffic control, and public safety remain top priorities for the administration. The online permission system is expected to improve coordination between Ganesh mandals and government departments, ultimately making the entire process more convenient and streamlined through a single digital platform.",
  "summary": "Nashik: In a major step towards simplifying the permission process for public Ganesh mandals, the Nashik administration is set to introduce an online permission system ahead of the upcoming Ganesh festival. The initiative aims to reduce the need for mandal office-bearers to visit multiple government offices to obtain separate approvals. Public Ganesh mandals require permissions for various…",
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}