After the horrendous Rajkot fire tragedy claimed 27 lives, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) had intensified inspection of properties over violations. From May 27 to June 10, a drive was conducted across 1,502 establishments, comprising educational institutions, medical facilities, and entertainment complexes.

As many as 195 notices were issued for violations to various properties during this period. As many as 165 structures were sealed for non-compliance with fire safety regulations, with 30 lacking fire NOCs and 10 without necessary permissions.

The scrutiny extended to healthcare facilities, where 909 hospitals were inspected, of which 39 were sealed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. Moreover, 10 hospitals were found to be operating without Building Usage (BU) permission.

Similarly, 53 shopping malls faced scrutiny, resulting in 6 being sealed for non-compliance with fire NOC. Moreover,of 28 multiplexes and mini-plexes inspected, those without fire NOCs were immediately sealed.

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