Sealed nightclubs get fire NOCs in a flash, move to restart Ops

■ WRITE TO COLLECTOR ■ LOCALS SMELL A RAT, SAY THE REAL VIOLATIONS ARE CRZ INFRINGEMENTS, ILLEGAL STRUCTURES

- AGNELO PEREIRA

The worst fears of locals appear to be coming true, with nightclubs that were recently sealed for failing to obtain mandatory fire safety clearances now moving swiftly to resume operations.

Within days of being sealed for serious fire safety lapses, a couple of nightclubs have written to the district Collector seeking de-sealing of their premises, claiming they have since complied with fire department requirements and obtained the mandatory Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Sources in the administration confirmed that applications for de-sealing have been received; however, the clubs have failed to attach the requisite documentary proof issued by the fire department along with their requests.