The Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s Standing Committee has ordered a full inspection of all hotels, restaurants and bars across the city following the recent nightclub fire in Goa that killed several people. Chairperson Satya Sharma said the civic body will not allow any lapse in licensing or fire safety compliance and warned that establishments violating rules will face immediate action.
Sharma said the Goa incident is a reminder that public spaces must meet all safety norms without exception. “Every establishment must have valid permissions and complete fire safety compliance. Negligence will not be tolerated,” she told officials during the meeting.
The Committee, chaired by Sharma, held an extended discussion on the Goa tragedy and directed officials to submit a zone-wise and ward-wise list of all hotels, restaurants and bars in Delhi within five days. The list must include their licence status, seating capacity permissions and whether they have renewed or valid approvals. The aim is to identify establishments operating without permissions or running beyond approved limits.
Officials were told to begin inspections immediately after the lists are compiled. The Committee said illegal operations pose a direct risk to public safety and must be shut down without delay. Sharma stressed that enforcement teams must act in a time-bound manner and ensure that records are transparent and updated.
The meeting also passed a condolence resolution expressing grief over the deaths in the Goa incident. Members observed silence and offered sympathy to the families of the victims. Councillors said the incident was a stark warning for all urban bodies to stay alert and ensure strict adherence to safety standards at commercial establishments.
The Standing Committee also discussed several other issues related to civic services. Councillors raised concerns about sanitation gaps, park maintenance, shortage of staff, stray animals and air pollution. Officials were given clear instructions to act on all suggestions and provide measurable progress.
Sharma said councillors had brought forward practical solutions that must be implemented without delay. She added that the goal is to improve basic services and strengthen accountability across departments. The Committee emphasised the need for coordinated work between zones and wards to address sanitation and park issues before the winter season worsens pollution levels.
Several citizen-centric proposals were approved unanimously. These included measures to improve waste collection, additional manpower for sanitation teams, steps to tackle stray cattle and dogs, and improvements in the upkeep of colony parks.
Sharma told officials that the Municipal Corporation must adopt a proactive approach. She said departments cannot wait for complaints to arise and must conduct regular field checks. Councillors supported the push for stricter review mechanisms so that long-pending work is completed on time. Sharma added that the Committee expects timely reports on all action points discussed in the meeting.
