18/09/2026
Itanagar DC tightens rules for public gatherings, makes 5-day prior application and mandatory NOCs compulsory for events and rallies
The Deputy Commissioner, Capital Complex, Itanagar, has made it mandatory for individuals, organisations and political parties intending to conduct events, protests, rallies, programmes, processions or similar gatherings within the Itanagar Capital Region to submit applications seeking permission at least five days before the proposed date of the event.
In an order issued on September 18, Deputy Commissioner Toko Babu, APCS, said applications must contain the complete name, address and contact details of the applicant, organiser or organisation along with other relevant particulars. Applications submitted without the required details or within the prescribed period will not be entertained.
The order said the requirement has been introduced in view of instances where applications for events are submitted in a disorganised manner, often at the last moment. Such sudden information, it noted, may cause obstruction to normal traffic movement, create public nuisance and affect public peace and tranquillity.
Organisers have also been directed to obtain mandatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Superintendent of Police, Itanagar/Naharlagun; Superintendent of Police (Traffic); and Itanagar Municipal Corporation.
The organisers must also furnish details of arrangements for drinking water, First Aid/Medical Aid, volunteers, cleanliness and sanitation, besides other necessary facilities at the venue. The order noted that venues are often left in an unhygienic condition after such gatherings and stressed proper cleanliness and sanitation arrangements.
The order has come into force with immediate effect.
