Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Mumbai Ganesh Mandals Seek Clarity on Noise Order
Mumbai’s Ganesh festival ends on Friday with large idol-immersion processions.
A group representing Ganesh mandals is concerned about a recent court order on loud noise.
The order reportedly requires mandals to provide a security deposit of Rs 1 lakh.
The group wants to know whether this money is a deposit or a fine.
It also wants to understand when the money could be taken away.
The group asked which government office would collect it.
It wants clear rules for police, city officials and pollution-control officers.
The group says written instructions would help prevent confusion during the processions.
The city’s Ganesh mandal coordinating body asked Maharashtra’s government to clarify a recent court order.
The Bombay High Court order reportedly requires legal action for noise violations during immersion processions.
It also calls for a minimum Rs 1 lakh security deposit from Ganesh mandals.
The committee asked whether the amount is a deposit or penalty and who will collect it.
It sought uniform implementation guidelines for mandals and government agencies, including those already granted procession permission.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti, representing Mumbai’s Ganesh mandals, wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- What
- The committee requested clarification on the Bombay High Court’s directions concerning noise pollution during Ganesh immersion processions.
- When
- The letter was reported on September 24; the court order was issued on September 22, and the 12-day festival ends Friday.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The committee said there was confusion about the Rs 1 lakh security deposit, possible forfeiture, penalties, and the responsibilities of enforcement agencies.
- Festival duration
- 12 days
- Festival conclusion
- Friday, with major mandals taking out immersion processions
- Court order date
- September 22
- Security deposit
- Minimum Rs 1 lakh from Ganesh mandals
- Requested clarification
- Whether the amount is a penalty or security deposit, when it would be collected, and which authority would collect it
- Agencies mentioned
- Mumbai Police, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board