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PMC shuts 344 units in 10 days for fire safety violations
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has acted against 344 establishments in 10 days for operating without mandatory fire-safety measures and civic approvals. The latest action was the closure of a solar inverter…
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has acted against 344 establishments in 10 days for operating without mandatory fire-safety measures and civic approvals. The latest action was the closure of a solar inverter and EV charger manufacturing unit at Mangdewadi, where inspectors found a large quantity of fire-hazardous material and no valid fire-safety NOC or building approvals.
The drive, ordered by PMC commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, covered PG hostels, coaching classes, warehouses and hospitals. The fire brigade issued a notice to the Mangdewadi unit, and the building department began sealing the premises. The company has been given seven days to complete preventive fire-safety measures.
Chief fire officer Ganesh Sonune said strict action will be taken wherever violations are found. The civic administration is also verifying property boundaries and tax assessment. Commissioner Ram said the action will continue until every establishment complies with safety rules.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The PMC drive follows a pattern of post-incident enforcement common in Indian cities after major fires. Under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, non-compliance can lead to prosecution and fines. For the 344 establishments, the next step is either compliance within the seven-day window or sealing. The real test is whether the PMC sustains the tempo beyond this 10-day burst and applies equal scrutiny to commercial and residential buildings across all wards, not just those flagged by complaints.
The commissionerate's next review date will show whether inspections become routine or remain episodic.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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