Agnimitra Paul
For those having permission to run and having trade licence but do not have fire licence, we are giving you 30 days to apply,” the minister said.
“We are to take a drive with the food dept on this,” Paul said. We have started conveying the message to our members and we expect cooperation from the govt,” said HRAEI president Sudesh Poddar. “If any hotel or restaurant is running without permission, we have the right to seal them. There is a rule for converting residential building premises into commercial. We had gone to Marquis Street and Free School Street where flats have become hotels. This will not be allowed. The minister also added that they will conduct a drive with the food department on matters about food safety. Since it is the govt which is held responsible when a mishap occurs, the minister is keen to ensure that all necessary instructions are communicated to us and we start complying.
Kolkata: State urban development & municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday said that govt will allow a month’s time to hotels and restaurants operating without a fire licence to apply for the same.