Tamilnadu Police restrictions!!

On the occasion of Vinayagar Chaturthi, instructions/restrictions for the installation and worship of Vinayagar idols:

1. Land owners where Vinayagar idols are going to be installed must have obtained permission from local bodies concerned, Highway Department or Government Department.

2. Must have obtained No Objection Certificate from Fire Department, Electricity Board, etc.

3. Obtain permission from the police station officer concerned by by filling up the forms for installation of Vinayagar idols, undertaking to abide by the restrictions and conditions mentioned therein.

4. The height of the statue to be installed should not exceed 10 feet from the base of the platform.

5. Installation of idols near places of Worship, Hospitals, Educational institutions should be avoided.

6. There should be no room for shouting and chanting in a manner that incites religious hatred or hurts the sentiments of other religions.

7. Two volunteers should be deputed on a 24-hour rotation to ensure the safety of the idols.

8. Banners/billboards in support of any political parties or religious leaders should not be placed at the worship point.

9. Fire safety rules and regulations must be followed, Electrical wire connections; Pandals should be monitored periodically to avoid accidents and mishaps.

10. On days permitted by Police for immersion of Vinayagar idols, idols should be carried in permitted four-wheelers on permitted routes only and peacefully immersed.

11. Bursting of firecrackers is not allowed in places where Vinayagar idols are installed, procession routes and immersion Points.