Delhi Police Plans New Rules for Ramlila Ground Gatherings: What Organisers Should Know
The draft also bars marches and processions and requires police and municipal clearances before events can be held.
- Delhi Police has proposed a new Standard Operating Procedure for Ramlila Ground in Central Delhi, capping gatherings at 50,000 participants and restricting events to 10 am–5 pm.
- This proposal follows Delhi Police's October decision to de-notify Jantar Mantar as a protest venue, designating Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground as three alternative sites.
- Under the proposed guidelines, organisers must obtain a "Venue Availability Certificate" from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and submit applications at least 10 days before events.
- Organisers must arrange drinking water, medical assistance, and sanitation while prohibiting firearms, sharp objects, and unauthorized drones to ensure security and maintain unobstructed emergency routes.
- The draft provisions are not yet in force and remain subject to change; the SOP has been forwarded to Delhi Police Headquarters for examination and final approval.
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50,000-Person Cap, 10 AM-5 PM Window: Delhi Police's New SOP For Protests At Ramlila Maidan
<p>Delhi Police has proposed fresh guidelines to regulate public gatherings, protests and programmes at the Ramlila Maidan in Central Delhi, including a cap of 50,000 participants and a fixed time window of 10 am to 5 pm.</p> <p>The proposed rules aim to put safety, security and administrative arrangements for events at the venue under a defined framework. However, the draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is still at an initial stage and has…
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Times of IndiaDelhi Police plans new rules for Ramlila Ground gatherings: What organisers should know
Delhi Police has proposed a 50,000-person limit and a 10 am to 5 pm time window for protests, demonstrations and public gatherings at Ramlila Ground. The draft SOP also outlines requirements for MCD clearance, advance police permission, traffic management, security checks and public facilities. The guidelines are awaiting approval from Delhi Police Headquarters.
Delhi Police draft proposes 50,000 cap, fixed timings for Ramlila Ground gatherings
Delhi Police has prepared a fresh set of proposed guidelines to regulate public gatherings and demonstrations at Ramlila Ground, with a proposed limit of 50,000 participants and a fixed time window of 10 am to 5 pm for such events.
50,000-person cap, protests allowed from 10 am to 5 pm at Ramlila Ground
Following the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site, the Delhi Police has prepared a draft standard operating procedure (SOP) governing demonstrations at Central Delhi’s Ramlila Ground.
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