By this move, SDMC plans to boost the Swachh Bharat campaign in its area. As reported earlier, SDMC had decided to pass this order in March itself, but it got delayed due to MCD elections. Also, after the March announcement, some hotels and restaurants had agreed to do so out of will, but once the policy kicks in officially today, they would be mandated to follow the code of conduct.
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While earlier there were talks of making the facilities available for nominal fee, the new order makes them free to use.
These hotels and restaurants would be free to give their feedback on the policy, following which it shall be reviewed in due course.
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Several of Delhi’s biggest markets like Central Market, Amar Colony Market in Lajpat Nagar,
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