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Pune PMC Shuts 10 Viman Nagar PGs in Fire-Safety Drive
The Pune Municipal Corporation is checking places where students and other people live or study.
On Monday, officials inspected 10 paying guest homes in Viman Nagar.
They said every place had problems with fire safety or other civic rules.
Some did not have required permissions or important documents.
Some coaching centres lacked emergency exits, firefighting equipment and escape routes.
The city also said some establishments removed their signs to avoid being found.
Officials warned that they would still locate them and take action.
The establishments have seven days to provide documents and fix the problems.
The Pune Municipal Corporation shut 10 paying guest accommodations in Viman Nagar on Monday.
Officials said all 10 establishments inspected there violated fire-safety or other civic requirements.
Some establishments allegedly lacked permissions, safety documents, fire NOCs and basic emergency arrangements.
The inspections were conducted on the fourth day of a citywide drive covering PGs, hostels and coaching centres.
The establishments were given seven days to submit documents and complete compliance with civic departments.
- Who
- The Pune Municipal Corporation, led in this drive under directions from Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishor Ram, inspected the establishments.
- What
- Officials shut down 10 paying guest accommodations in Viman Nagar for alleged fire-safety and other civic violations.
- Where
- Viman Nagar, Pune.
- When
- Monday, during the fourth consecutive day of the inspection drive.
- Why
- Officials said the establishments lacked required permissions, documents and fire-safety arrangements.
Key facts
- Establishments shut in Viman Nagar
- 10 paying guest accommodations
- Inspection drive duration
- Fourth consecutive day
- Compliance deadline
- Seven days
- Relevant fire-safety law
- Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006
- Other laws cited
- Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, and Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949
- Reported deficiencies
- Missing permissions, fire NOCs, emergency exits, escape routes and firefighting equipment
- Additional action during the drive
- On Sunday, 13 PGs and seven scrap-material shops and godowns were shut in Wadgaon Budruk, Narhe and Dhayari
Quotes
Ganesh Sonune
Pune Municipal Corporation Fire Brigade Chief
“Establishments would still be traced even after removing their signboards and action would be taken as per rules.”
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