CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has released a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate the installation and operation of giant wheels, ferries, and amusement rides across the State.

The move follows a series of recent accidents involving amusement devices, prompting the government to establish a uniform and enforceable safety framework covering registration, installation, utilisation, passenger safety, and weather-related precautions.

According to the Government Order issued by K Manivasan, additional chief secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowment department, dated September 29, organisers, amusement park operators, and festival committees must obtain prior permission from the respective District Collectors before installing or operating any ride or fe

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