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Ten Paying Guest (PG) Accommodations Sealed by Bengaluru South City Corporation for Lack of Hygiene

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Bengaluru, Jan. 12:2025-

As per the orders of the Commissioner, inspections were conducted on 12-01-2026 in Paying Guest (PG) accommodations operating in Jayanagar, Bengaluru South, BTM Layout, and Bommanahalli Assembly Constituency areas under the limits of Bengaluru South City Corporation.

A total of 66 Paying Guest establishments were inspected to verify the availability of basic facilities such as safe drinking water, cleanliness, kitchen hygiene, safety measures, proper toilet facilities, fire safety equipment, installation of CCTV cameras, and possession of FSSAI food safety certification.

Notices had been issued to the PG operators to rectify the deficiencies within seven days and comply with the prescribed norms to continue operations.

During today’s inspection, a total fine of Rs. 22,500/- (Rupees Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred only) was imposed for the deficiencies found in the PG establishments.

As the kitchens of ten Paying Guest accommodations were found to be operating in unhygienic conditions, they have been sealed.