India, Nov. 10 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has granted permission to hold the annual "phool waalon ki sair" festival after the intervention of lieutenant governor VK Saxena, the LG Secretariat said in a statement on Sunday. The decision came days after organisers announced the cancellation of the traditional event due to lack of clearance from the DDA.

According to Raj Niwas officials, the LG took "a very serious view" of the non-organisation of the centuries-old festival and directed action against officials responsible for the delay. "LG VK Saxena has asked for action to be taken against the erring officials for their unresponsiveness and apathetic approach towards the issue," the statement said.

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