Rajeev Sharma :- Amid an ongoing shortage of LPG and natural gas supplies, authorities have granted temporary relief to restaurants and hotels across Delhi and the National Capital Region, allowing them to use wood and coal in traditional tandoors for cooking. The relaxation aims to ensure that food businesses continue operating smoothly despite disruptions in gas availability.
Officials said the decision was taken after reviewing the situation with concerned ministries and gas distribution agencies, as many establishments were facing operational difficulties due to limited fuel supply. The move comes in the backdrop of global energy supply disruptions and the Centre’s recent natural gas supply regulation measures.
The relaxation, however, is only temporary and will remain in effect for one month or until further orders, whichever comes earlier. Authorities clarified that apart from this specific exemption, all other environmental guidelines and pollution control regulations will continue to remain in force.
Earlier, the Central Pollution Control Board had also advised state pollution control authorities to consider allowing alternative fuels in certain cases to prevent disruptions in industrial and commercial activities during the fuel supply crunch.
