JBVNL issues sops for festive processions
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) has issued a public advisory, calling upon all festival organisers, committees, devotees, and citizens across the state to strictly adhere to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prescribed for festivals and religious processions.
The advisory was released in light of the directive issued by the Jharkhand high court on June 10, 2025, it said.
The primary objective of the SOP is to ensure uninterrupted and safe power supply during various cultural and religious events while preventing electrical hazards and accidents. JBVNL clarified that power supply will normally remain uninterrupted during festivals and processions. However, to mitigate risks associated with overhead power lines and infrastructure, strict regulations have been outlined regarding the permissible height of flags, sound systems, DJs, and decorative floats on vehicles.
The height of such items from the ground must not exceed 4 metres . Additionally, individuals are strictly prohibited from sitting on rooftops of buses or other tall vehicles during processions, and no high structures or flags must be erected that violate the height restrictions.
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Ranchi: The Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) has issued a public advisory, calling upon all festival organisers, committees, devotees, and citizens across the state to strictly adhere to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prescribed for festivals and religious processions. The advisory was released in light of the directive issued by the Jharkhand high court on June 10, 2025, it said. The primary objective of the SOP is to ensure uninterrupted and safe power supply during various cultural and religious events while preventing electrical hazards and accidents. JBVNL clarified that power supply will normally remain uninterrupted during festivals and processions. However, to mitigate risks associated with overhead power lines and infrastructure, strict regulations have been outlined regarding the permissible height of flags, sound systems, DJs, and decorative floats on vehicles. The height of such items from the ground must not exceed 4 metres . Additionally, individuals are strictly prohibited from sitting on rooftops of buses or other tall vehicles during processions, and no high structures or flags must be erected that violate the height restrictions.
