A hike in ticket rates at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), which was to come into force on May 1, has been put on hold after citizens expressed outrage, calling the proposed new prices irrational. As per the revised rates, a yearly morning walker’s pass for an adult or child costing Rs 383 at present would be priced at Rs 10,000 — a 2511 per cent increase.

The move was postponed following a memorandum dated April 30 (Thursday) from the office of the conservator of forests and director, SGNP.