Background
The Government of Rajasthan issued the Guidelines for Prevention & Control of Pollution from Hotels, Marriage Gardens, and Restaurants with the objective of regulating environmental impacts caused by these establishments. Due to rapid urbanization, large-scale water consumption, waste generation, and noise from such units, there was a growing concern about sustainable operations. The guidelines provide a structured framework to ensure that hotels, marriage gardens, banquet halls, and restaurants comply with environmental standards, thereby reducing water pollution, controlling noise levels, managing waste, and protecting groundwater resources.
Applicability
These guidelines apply to:
Compliance requirement under the Guidelines
a. 21 to 99 rooms’ hotel
b. 3 star or lower hotel
c. Restaurant with more than 25 seats
d. Marriage Garden or Banquet Hall with more than 2500 sqmt area
4.Water Meter & Log Book to record Water Extraction in Rajasthan (Clause 5(4))
All units having borewell should have a dedicated Water Meter to monitor the water extraction & Log Book should be maintained to record Water Extraction. All units having borewell should have a dedicated Water Meter to monitor the water extraction & Log Book should be maintained to record Water Extraction.
Units doing ground water extraction should have a Rain Water Harvesting Structure in the premises. Units doing water extraction from ground water should have a Rain Water Harvesting Structure in the premises.
Plantation of trees should be ensured around the marriage garden. Plantation of trees should be ensured around the marriage garden.
Penalty & Punishment
Non-compliance with these guidelines shall attract action under section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, including imprisonment up to five years or fine up to ₹1,00,000, or both. In case of continuing contravention, an additional fine may be imposed, and if the failure continues beyond one year, imprisonment may extend up to seven years.
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