Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Delhi Assembly Bill Seeks to Repeal Bed and Breakfast Act
In the city of Delhi, there are small places to stay called bed and breakfast homes, like tiny hotels.
A long time ago, in 2007, the city made a law to keep track of these homes.
In June, a very sad fire happened at one of these homes.
The fire was in a neighbourhood called Malviya Nagar, and it was so bad that 21 people died.
Some of those people were visitors from other countries.
After the fire, the city leaders decided the old law was not good enough.
So the person in charge of tourism, Kapil Mishra, brought a new rule to the Delhi Assembly on Friday.
The new rule says the old law should be removed.
The leaders will probably pass it on Monday.
The new rule also removes changes made to the law in 2010 and 2021.
Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra introduced a Bill in the Delhi Assembly to repeal the Bed and Breakfast Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2007.
The Delhi Bed and Breakfast Establishments (Repeal) Bill, 2026 (Bill No 08 of 2026) was tabled during the monsoon session and is expected to be passed on Monday.
The repeal follows the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy in June that claimed 21 lives, including 11 foreign nationals.
The withdrawal also covers the amendment acts of 2010 and 2021 to the B&B Act.
As of 2023, more than 2,200 rooms across 432 properties in Delhi were registered under the Bed and Breakfast scheme.
- Who
- Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and the Delhi Assembly
- What
- Introduction of the Delhi Bed and Breakfast Establishments (Repeal) Bill, 2026 to repeal the B&B Act of 2007 and its amendments from 2010 and 2021
- When
- Friday, August 7, during the Delhi Assembly's monsoon session; expected passage on Monday
- Where
- Delhi Assembly, New Delhi
- Why
- In response to the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy in June, which killed 21 people including 11 foreign nationals
- Bill
- Delhi Bed and Breakfast Establishments (Repeal) Bill, 2026 (Bill No 08 of 2026)
- Introduced By
- Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra
- Act Targeted
- The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Incredible India) Bed and Breakfast Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2007
- Also Covered
- Amendment acts of 2010 and 2021
- Expected Passage
- Monday
- Trigger Event
- Malviya Nagar fire tragedy in June; 21 deaths including 11 foreign nationals
- Registered Properties (2023)
- 432 properties with over 2,200 rooms