KMC Issues Closure Notice to 919 Hotels, Guest Houses over Fire Safety Violation

Closure notices to 919 Kolkata hotels and guest houses over fire safety violations

The initiative comes as the state prepares for the upcoming Durga Puja festival, which draws massive crowds to commercial shopping centres.

Temporary closure notices issued to 919 hotels, guest houses over safety violations in Kolkata

Kolkata authorities have issued temporary closure notices to 919 hotels and guest houses after inspections found widespread non-compliance with mandatory fire safety norms. The drive intensified following the deadly Shikha Inn blaze that killed nine people.

Only 41 of 960 Kolkata hotels pass fire checks after Shikha Inn blaze

Kolkata has served temporary closure notices on 919 hotels and guest houses after joint fire safety inspections. The crackdown intensified after the Shikha Inn blaze and operators must secure fresh clearance before reopening.

KMC decided to shut down 919 lodges, guest houses, assures of fast-track reopening after fire compliance

Kolkata KMC shut 919 of 960 inspected hotels, lodges and guest houses for fire and building norm violations; owners can seek fast-track reopening after compliance hearings.

KMC issues closure notice to 919 hotels, guest houses over fire safety violation

The civic body has given an opportunity to the owners of the assembly buildings to comply with the norms and reapply for licences on a suo motu basis.