Faridabad bans coal, firewood in restaurant tandoors; inspections ordered

Faridabad, Nov 12 (UNI) The Faridabad district administration has directed hotels, restaurants and open eateries to stop using coal and firewood in tandoors, warning of action against violators under air pollution control regulations applicable in the National Capital Region (NCR). District Magistrate Ayush Sinha has instructed the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad and the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to inspect food establishments and ensure that only electricity, gas or other approved clean fuels are used. The directions follow restrictions prescribed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to curb air pollution…