South Delhi civic body plans relief for eateries in illegal colonies

NEW DELHI: South Delhi Municipal Corporation has given approval for giving special permission to restaurants and guest houses in special areas, unauthorised, unauthorised regularised colonies and urban villages till December 2023.

Standing committee chairman Col (retd) BK Oberoi said that the since the National Capital Territory of Delhi Law (Special Provisions) Second Act 2011 has been extended till December 2023 and under this law protection has been provided to the construction which took place up to June 1, 2014, SDMC has proposed that special permit for health trade activities may be given for issuing /renewal of licences till 2023, to those trades which were operational prior to June 2014.

“We have passed the proposal for giving special permits in the standing committee after consulting the municipal counsel in the Supreme Court. The purpose is to regulate these establishments for ensuring hygienic standards in the interest of the health of general public,” said Oberoi.

Their renewal will be done on yearly basis till 2023, stated the proposal which needs approval in house before final implementation.