Overview
- All hotels, restaurants and open eateries must cease using coal or firewood, with only electric or gas-operated tandoors permitted.
- Urban local bodies and DPCC teams have been directed to conduct surprise inspections and can issue fines, closure notices and action under the Air Act.
- Citing persistently poor air quality, the order references CAQM’s approved fuel list and GRAP to move fuel restrictions into active enforcement.
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said district administrations and the MCD can levy fines of up to ₹5,000 for open waste burning.
- Officials and reports warn of compliance hurdles for smaller eateries and roadside vendors that rely on cheaper solid fuels.