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As per the notification, immersion of Lord Ganesh idol is prohibited at river Tapi. At Hazira, five immersion points have been made to manage the rush, mostly on the last day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Anyone caught violating the ban can land in jail.City police commissioner Satish Sharma has issued a notification that anyone violating the immersion ban can land in jail. Surat: Don’t immerse Ganesha idols in Tapi, thinking that the the ban on immersion in the river is just another diktat issued year after year. We are going to strictly implement the high court, NGT and CPCB guidelines,” said Sharma.SMC is developing ponds at various locations near the popular immersion points to facilitate the devotees..