3 weeks ago
Delhi Assembly to repeal Bed and Breakfast law after fire
There was a very sad fire at a small guesthouse in a part of Delhi called Malviya Nagar, and 21 people lost their lives.
Because of this, the Delhi government wants to cancel the old rule that let these guesthouses, called Bed and Breakfasts, get registered.
The government will vote on removing this rule during a special meeting called the Monsoon Session.
This meeting will happen from August 7 to August 11.
A leader named Kapil Mishra, who takes care of tourism in Delhi, said the old rule from 2007 and its later changes from 2010 and 2021 will be taken away.
The government also wants to pass a new law that makes sure people get government services on time.
The opposition party, called AAP, wants to ask questions about other problems too, like a medical equipment issue.
The person in charge of the meeting, Vijender Gupta, said everything is ready for the session.
This means the leaders will talk about many important things during this meeting.
The Delhi government plans to table a Bill repealing the Bed and Breakfast Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2007 in the Monsoon Session of the Delhi Assembly from August 7 to 11.
The repeal follows a fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B that killed 21 people, including 11 foreign nationals.
Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra announced withdrawal of the 2007 Act and its 2010 and 2021 amendment acts.
As of 2023, more than 2,200 rooms across 432 properties were registered under Delhi's B&B scheme.
Other planned bills include the Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Services) Bill, 2026, and AAP plans to raise issues like the medical equipment scam and fire tragedy lapses.
- Who
- The Delhi government, Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, and the opposition Aam Aadmi Party
- What
- Plans to repeal the Bed and Breakfast Establishments Act, 2007 and bring other bills in the upcoming Monsoon Session
- Where
- New Delhi, at the Delhi Legislative Assembly
- When
- Announced on a Wednesday; Monsoon Session slated for August 7 to August 11
- Why
- Following a tragic fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B that killed 21 people, including 11 foreign nationals
Key facts
- Act to be repealed
- The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Incredible India) Bed and Breakfast Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2007
- Fire deaths
- 21 people, including 11 foreign nationals
- Fire location
- Malviya Nagar, New Delhi
- Monsoon Session dates
- August 7 to August 11
- Amendment acts withdrawn
- 2010 and 2021 amendment acts
- Registered B&B properties
- 432 properties with over 2,200 rooms (as of 2023)
- Other planned bills
- Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Services) Bill, 2026; DUSIB Act amendment
Quotes
Speaker Vijender Gupta
Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly
“"We will raise the matter of the medical equipment scam, lapses by the administration in recent fire tragedies and the cycle distribution scam by the government and other issues in the city."”
thehansindia.com
“"This session, comprehensive arrangements have been made to maintain a secure, disciplined and efficiently managed environment within the assembly premises."”
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