New rule for smoking at public place, more than 500 hotels and bar notifications, raised

Last updated: 02 August 2025, 19:02 IST has long been strict about the no-smoking zone in public place. Now new rules are being made regarding smoking in Silicon Valley of the Country. Let us know new rules for smoke zone. Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Metropolitan Municipality (BBMP) has started strict action at more than 500 hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs and lodges in the city. The reason is not to create smoke zones (smoking area) in these places. The BBMP has issued a notice to all these companies and ordered to create a separate smoking zone within a week. Failure to do so was also warned to cancel their license. This step was taken to the order of the Karnataka High Court, which allegedly protects people from the loss of passive smoking. According to the Supreme Court, more than 30 seats or camera institutions will have to be built to smoke at a closed and separate place. This place is for smoking only, and smiling will be completely banned in the rest of the areas. If anyone wants to provide a hotel or bar smoke facility, he will need to get a special license for this. The BBMP health department says this step has been taken to prevent the safety of the public and health risks of second -hand smoke. The notice was clearly stated that strict steps would be taken if not followed within a week. This decision raised hotel and bar owners. Many people call it a problem for their business, while some consider it necessary for the health of the people. Local residents say the loss of pollution and health due to smoking has long been the subject of their complaint. The BBMP claims that this step was taken to give people a healthy environment, but some owners have told problems with its implementation. However, this is not the first time the BBMP has taken such steps. Earlier, notices were issued on the restaurant ‘One 8 Commune’ of VeerAT Kohli and other places on fire safety and license problems. Also this time, efforts are being made to strictly impose the Supreme Court order. Experts believe that if this rule is properly implemented, smoking problems in Bengaluru can decrease. On the other hand, some people raise questions about this rule. He says that for small traders a separate smoking area can place an economic burden. Nevertheless, the emphasis of BBMP is clear that both health and the law take precedence. It is yet to see how many institutions this rule follows in a week, otherwise they will run the risk of cancellation of the license. About the writer Deep Raj Deepak Deep Raj Deepak joined News18 in 2022. Currently working on the homepage. Interest in politics and contemporary issues, social, science, research and viral news. Interest in the news of cricket and entertainment world. Banaras Hindu and … Read more Deep Raj Deepak joined News18 in 2022. Is currently working on the homepage. Interest in politics and contemporary issues, social, science, research and viral news. Interest in the news of cricket and entertainment world. Banaras Hindu and … Read more location: Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka first published: 02 August 2025, 19:02 IST Homenhanation New Testa