New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): Holding events at 5, Ashoka Road, which is a popular venue for weddings in Lutyen's Delhi, has become easier with the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on Monday launching a mobile app for its booking.

The mobile app - Mashoka5 - was launched by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

He said it a step towards fulfilling the commitment of the government for speedy services to the citizens in a transparent and efficient manner.

Puri said that the App will enable an applicant to complete the entire booking process from anywhere and at any time, by using a mobile phone.

The procedure of booking has been made simpler with the provision of online payment and online cancellation.

An official release said the app will not only enable bookings but a PDF of application form, confirmation letter, allotment letter and authority slip can be generated and downloaded. It will do away with the need of physical presence of the applicant.

The release said that the a reason for developing the app was reducing the decision-making layers and simplifying the procedure.