Delhi Likely to Repeal 19-Year-Old B&B Law: What It Means for Vendors and Customers

Delhi B&B law: Delhi plans to repeal its 2007 B&B law and introduce a more flexible policy framework while retaining safety and regulatory safeguards.

By Sakshi.

New Delhi, August 11: The Delhi government is reportedly planning to change the existing law that regulates Bed-and-Breakfast (B&B) services in the national capital. This comes after a massive fire incident in Malviya Nagar in June claimed 21 lives. According to officials close to the case, the incident brought up loopholes in properties violating safety norms and building bylaws. Currently, more than 750 B&B services are registered with the Delhi Tourism Department under this law.

The government says the changes are aimed at keeping up with changes in the tourism and hospitality sector and making the rules more flexible. The change in rules will also bring significant shifts in how B&Bs operate in the capital.

What Does The New Bill Say

The capital city's Bed and Breakfast Establishment (Repeal) Bill, 2026, will be proposed in the Assembly on Tuesday, said a report by The Indian Express. It seeks to repeal the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Incredible India) Bed and Breakfast Establishment (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2007, along with its modifications in 2010 and 2021.

Delhi B&B law: Delhi plans to replace its 19-year-old B&B law with a flexible policy framework while existing registrations remain protected during transition.

According to the Bill, the change will come into effect on a date to be notified by the government in the Official Gazette.

The government does not want the repeal to suddenly invalidate all these registrations.

Therefore, the Bill contains transitional provisions. Existing registrations, certificates, orders, approvals and proceedings will continue to remain valid, provided they are not inconsistent with the provisions of the new Act or policy framework. It will also not affect the previous operation of the laws or anything already done under them.

The Delhi Government Explanation

As per the documents, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra asserted that the current situation needs a "flexible" policy.

The tourism and hospitality sector has undergone significant transformation over the years, with new forms of accommodation and evolving policy approaches. “It has been felt necessary in this context to do away with the existing statutory regime governing bed and breakfast establishments and replace the same with a more flexible and facilitative policy regime,” read the bill document signed by Mishra, the report added.

“Mishra said the government proposes to revamp and re-launch the regulation and promotion of bed and breakfast establishments through an executive policy framework. "This will be implemented in a more liberalised and supportive manner while guaranteeing compliance with applicable laws relating to safety, public health, municipal governance and public order," he said.

The Bill states that a comprehensive policy in this regard is under process and shall be put before the Council of Ministers for approval.

During the transition period, fresh registrations and pending applications should remain in abeyance under the existing Act, it says.