Another Win For EEMA & Industry: Police NOC Not Required For Various Event Types

by  Karishma Hundalani Industry Watch | March 11, 2016 | News

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EEMA has been working with the Maharashtra Government over the past 6 months toward providing input and creating processes for event permissions and licenses required in Mumbai and in the state of Maharashtra. The single window set up in Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai was the first step in this direction.

In another development by EEMA for the industry, the Commissioner of Police, Mumbai has issued a notification that Police NOC is no longer requires for various types of events. These include, Classical Music and Dance Programs, Gazals, Drama/plays in Auditoriums/Theatres, Temporary Orchestra during functions in Co-operative Societies, Receptions, Annual Functions, School/College Festivals, Get-together/Functions/Conferences/Meetings in Star Category Hotels.

Click here to download the notification received from Mr. D.D Padsalgikar, Commissioner of Police, Brihan Mumbai.

Sabbas Joseph, President, EEMA and Sushma Gaikwad, VP- West, EEMA have been leading EEMA's dialogue with the Maharashtra Government. Commenting on this positive development, Sabbas Joseph, President EEMA (Director, Wizcraft) said: "We are intentional about changing the landscape of licensing processes in the event industry and each milestone met in this endeavour is extremely exciting and encouraging. It is indeed another step toward driving ease of business in the event industry."

Sushma Gaikwad, VP- West, EEMA (Director, ICE Global) added: "For me personally and as a professional in this industry, I feel privileged to work on initiatives that are re-shaping the industry. We are delighted as our efforts are seeing fruition."

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