Overview

• Health trade licences from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi have been abolished for restaurants as part of a broader ease-of-business drive
• Delhi Police clearances for hospitality businesses were rescinded in June, shifting licensing duties to local civic bodies
• Three-star and four-star hotels are now permitted to operate around the clock without additional permissions
• Establishments must still obtain a fire safety certificate before opening under the new framework
• The Delhi government and MCD have not yet issued formal reactions to Saxena’s announcement, leaving timing and implementation details pending