The mayor announced a complete ban on sale of beef in Chandigarh and introduced a fine of ₹ 5 lakh for sale, storage or sale of prohibited cow flesh or beef under the applicable law. Introducing mandatory NOC and stringent fines for violations and unhygienic practices replacing the outdated bylaws with new laws subject to public feedback, the MC House passed the agenda set to overhaul rules governing meat, fish, poultry shops and commercial food establishments in the city.
The proposed “MCC (Regulation, Control, and Inspection of Meat, Fish, Poultry Shops and Commercial Food Establishments) Bye-laws, 2026” seek to replace the existing 2002 framework, amended in 2010 and encompasses licensing, sourcing, hygiene, refrigeration, traceability, inspection and penalties.
The draft covers hotels, restaurants, multiplex food courts, eating houses, dhabas, boarding houses and central commercial kitchens handling, receiving, storing or processing raw meat. Once approved by the House, the MC will publish the draft and invite public objections and suggestions for 15 days before notification.
