Archive · 20 May 2025
KMC Schedules Hearings for Rooftop Restaurant Compliance
The city government in Kolkata (KMC) is holding hearings for three rooftop restaurants to check if they followed the building and safety rules.
They sent notices to the restaurants, with hearings happening early next week.
The city is also ready to hold hearings for other venues.
The hearings will involve officials from different departments to ensure safety and compliance.
They will assess building permits, fire safety, and other aspects related to public safety.
The city officials might visit the sites if needed.
KMC will conduct hearings for three rooftop restaurants early next week.
Notices were served to the restaurants by Wednesday afternoon.
Hearings will be conducted on the same day, likely Tuesday.
The KMC sent notices to 83 establishments, including restaurants and pubs.
Multiple departments will be involved in the hearing process.
- Who
- KMC and three rooftop restaurants
- What
- Hearings regarding construction permissions and safety compliance
- When
- Early next week
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To ensure compliance with building regulations and public safety standards
- Entities Involved
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Rooftop Restaurants, Kolkata Police
- Hearing Purpose
- Construction permission and safety compliance
- Hearing Timeline
- Early next week, notices served by Wednesday afternoon
- Departments Involved
- Buildings Dept, Fire Services, Excise, Police
