Gurugram bans coal, wood-fired tandoors at eateries under GRAP

Gurugram Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Uttam Singh has ordered hotels, restaurants and roadside eateries across the district to stop using coal and wood in their tandoors to curb air pollution.

Under the revised guidelines of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), these establishments can now use only electric, gas-powered or other approved clean-fuel equipment. The order has come into immediate effect, an official said.

According to an official statement, the District Magistrate has asked the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, the Municipal Corporation of Manesar, officials of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board and other concerned departments to ensure that the order is strictly followed.


All sub-divisional magistrates have also been instructed to work with municipal authorities and enforcement agencies to ensure proper implementation.

Officials have been directed to carry out regular inspections, take action against violations and submit daily reports on inspections conducted, violations found and action taken.

The District Magistrate has urged residents and business owners to support the administration's efforts to control air pollution.

Hotel, restaurant and eatery owners have been asked to strictly follow the restrictions and ensure that their establishments use only equipment powered by approved clean fuels.