Red tape

Posted by Probe on September 21, 2007

'A jungle of red tape' and 'bureaucratic procedure'.

Would you explain what is the difference between the two expressions?

The context:

A jungle of red tape and bureaucratic procedure, together with inadequate state and regional planning, threaten to strangle New Delhi's multi-billion dollar plans to upgrade boxship ports, top Indian business consultants have warned.

• Red tape Victoria S Dennis 21/September/07
  • Red tape Gary Martin 21/September/07
    • Red tape Parthian 27/September/07