BMC To eating places: Switch To electric 'Tandoors' Or Face License Cancellation; check closing date inside
Mumbai's local government, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is urging restaurants and food stalls using charcoal tandoors to switch to electric models by July 8. If they do not comply, they could face penalties including the loss of their operating licenses and legal actions. This decision follows a court order from january 9, which requires all businesses within BMC limits that use traditional fuels like wood or coal to switch to cleaner energy sources such as LPG, PNG, and electricity.
Since the court's ruling, the BMC has begun issuing notices starting february 10 to 84 eateries. All medical officers of health (MOHs) have been instructed to enforce this transition across the city. The warnings indicate that establishments using traditional fuels will not be allowed to renew their licenses or obtain new ones after the deadline.
Some restaurant owners have raised concerns that electric tandoors might alter the taste of their foods. An industry leader noted that the court’s order primarily addresses bakeries, but BMC officials maintain it applies to all businesses using coal, including restaurants. The enforcement of this rule may significantly affect Mumbai's food scene as restaurants adapt to the changes ahead.
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