Patiala, Aug. 12 -- Against the backdrop of public nuisance and harassment complaints against eunuchs while seeking 'shagun' (money given during celebratory events), the Patiala Municipal Corporation (MC) has set a cap of Rs.3,100 for marriage ceremonies and Rs.2,100 for childbirth. The civic body took the decision in its general house meeting on Monday.

The resolution is learnt to have come in response to the repeated complaints from residents and municipal councillors about eunuchs demanding exorbitant sums, often accompanied by loud music, dancing and "threats to invoke curses" if their demands are not met.

Confirming the development, Patiala MC commissioner Paramvir Singh said, "The house has fixed the amount for eunuchs. The decisi...