Ganesh mandals and their representatives, who were booked in the past for flouting laws, will be given relief. The cases against them will be withdrawn through a government-appointed committee that has been formed for the purpose. For the upcoming festival, the deadline for submitting applications has been extended by three days to September 5.

This was decided at a joint meeting of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the police, civic officials from major cities, Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar and representatives of Ganesh mandals.