Delhi Govt relaxes norms, allows up to 200 people to attend wedding ceremonies

The Delhi government has allowed marriage gatherings with up to 200 persons in closed spaces and the number of participants depending on the size of ground in case of open spaces. In closed spaces, a maximum of 50 per cent of the hall capacity will be allowed, with a ceiling of 200 persons. In open spaces, the number of persons permitted will depend on size of the ground.

Marriage gatherings were earlier held with not more than 50 persons due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Notably, the number of COVID-19 cases has seen a surge in the past few days. As per the Delhi government's latest health bulletin, over 5,000 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in the city in the past 24 hours.

According to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) order on Saturday all the departments, autonomous bodies, PSUs, corporations and local bodies under the Delhi government will maintain "status quo" with respect to prohibited and permitted activities up to November 30.

Fixing the limit of number of persons in marriage gatherings organised in open spaces will be jointly done by district magistrates and DCPs concerned depending upon the area of the venue, social distancing norm and other norms, said the DDMA order.

Wearing of face masks, maintaining social distancing, provision for thermal scanning and use of hand wash or sanitiser will be mandatory.

A mechanism for strict enforcement of the preventive and protective measures during the conduct of the event will be put in place by the respective DDMA.

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