MARGAO, April 19 -- Anxiety and confusion have gripped tiatr organisers and the wedding planners over the denial of permission to organise due to the election code of conduct. Authorities, however, have clarified that the model code of conduct does not mention anything about not granting permission for events.

Since the last few days, tiatr directors, and tiatr organisers, have been worried in the North district, after the authorities concerned told them that permission to stage tiatrs from May 5-7 would not be granted given the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Organisers were in a dilemma as an advance payment for tiatrs to be staged on Church and Chapel feasts was already made.

But, the organisers need to only inform the authorities abou...