Big fat weddings may soon be a thing of past in Delhi. Here's why

The Delhi government is now planning to ban wedding processions on the roads.

As per a report of Times of India, the customary horse-drawn carriage carrying the groom and the accompanying family members and relatives dancing to the tune of musical band in a procession leading up to the wedding venue will no longer be allowed on the roads under a policy framed by Delhi government for holding social functions at farmhouses and hotels.

As per the policy, processions would be allowed only inside the premises and also no parking shall be permitted outside the authorised space or on roads. It makes it mandatory for such premises to have CCTV cameras at entry-exit gates.


The same policy, as reported earlier, puts restrictions on the number of guests and guidelines to check wastage of food and water.

The Delhi government came out with the policy after the Supreme Court expressed concern over misuse of farmhouses and motels for marriage ceremonies and parties.

As per the policy, department of food safety of Delhi government has to be informed in advance about the name of the organiser, date and time of the function.

The policy said the operator of the premises would be slapped a fine of Rs 5 lakh in case of violation and the amount would increase to Rs 10 lakh and Rs 15 lakh in case of second and third offence.

If the social function is held at unauthorised venues, the premises will be sealed and a penalty of Rs 15 lakh would be slapped.

Source: TNN