The district government has been cautious about installing large rides in Jalandhar in light of the upcoming Sodal Mela, following the event of a swing collapse at a fair in Mohali earlier.
No swing will be permitted without permission, according to strict directives from the district administration. All safety standards have to be met before getting permission to swing. After that, permission will be given.
DC Jalandhar, exercising his powers as District Magistrate, has said that prior permission of the district administration has been made compulsory for any person or company to set up swings during cultural and religious fairs under section 144. Going to room number 22 of the various branches of the Deputy Commissioner's office will allow the individual or business to set up the swing to obtain approval.
DC cum District Magistrate Jaspreet Singh said that a lot of people and companies set up swings during various cultural and religious events-fairs, but surprisingly none of them takes permission from the district administration. It has also been seen that there are no security arrangements where swings etc are installed.
DC Jaspreet Singh stated that anyone installing swings without the district administration's permission will face legal consequences. Just a few days ago, during the ongoing fair in Mohali, a swing crashed at night. This swing had descended directly from a great height. Although there was no loss of life in this incident.