Regularly Monitor Azad Market To Identify Violators Of Fire Norms: Delhi High Court To MCD
Case: AZAD MARKET RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATION (REGD) v. MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND ORS.
Coram: Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela
Case No.: W.P.(C) 8437/2022
Court Observation: “In this regard, the MCD shall endeavor to conduct regular monitoring of the Subject Area [Azad Market] to ensure that persons found violating the Fire Norms are promptly identified and referred to the Fire Prevention Wing under Rule 34 of the Delhi Fire Rules,”
“In our considered opinion, the grievance raised by the Petitioner has been sufficiently addressed by the MCD through the considerable efforts it has made in relation to clearing unauthorized and illegal construction in the Subject Area. However, this Court cannot turn a blind eye towards any potential violations of Fire Norms….,”.
“Pertinently, the STF is empowered with the responsibility to look into the matters and or complaints concerning illegal constructions, encroachment on public land/ streets, pedestrian streets etc. and take appropriate action, in accordance with law. Accordingly, we dispose of the present petition, with liberty to the Petitioner to approach the STF if the need so arises,”.
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