92 City Hospitals Under Fire for Fire Safety Violations A fire incident at the paediatric department of Daga Hospital in Nagpur has reignited concerns about the poor state of fire safety compliance across the city’s healthcare facilities. The incident has exposed systemic failures in adhering to fire safety norms, prompting authorities to take action against 92 hospitals that have violated regulations under the National Building Code 2016 and the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act 2006 (amended in 2023). According to data from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), 370 hospitals in the city have obtained temporary no-objection certificates (NOCs) for fire safety, but only 164 have secured permanent occupancy certificates after completing required safety measures. Another 76 hospital buildings are still under construction, while several operational facilities continue to function with incomplete compliance. The NMC claims that fire safety arrangements have been fully implemented in 240 buildings, but the data highlights the significant risk to patients and staff. Notices have been issued to 92 hospitals, demanding immediate action to address pending fire safety measures. Of these, 60 buildings have been classified as dangerous and ordered to be vacated. The fire department has also initiated proceedings to disconnect electricity and water supply to 30 buildings for ongoing non-compliance. In six severe cases, police assistance has been sought to evacuate and seal premises, while one building has already been sealed. Under existing laws, hospitals are required to complete fire safety installations within 120 days. Authorities have the power to declare buildings unsafe, cut off utilities, forcibly evacuate occupants, and seal structures if violations persist.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #nmc #daga_hospital #national_building_code_2016
Add child’s name to birth certificate by Apr 27: NMC The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has issued a public notice urging citizens to register their children’s names in existing birth records before the extended deadline of April 27. Under Section 14 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, and Rule 10 of the Maharashtra Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 2000, a child’s name can typically be added to the birth register within 15 years of birth. However, many citizens have approached the civic body even after this period, facing challenges as the rules did not permit such additions. Following a directive from the central government in 2021, a special relaxation of five years was granted, allowing the inclusion of names even beyond the 15-year limit. The Maharashtra government later issued a notification on April 28, 2021, extending the deadline for such cases up to April 27, 2026. NMC officials now appeal to citizens whose birth records already exist but whose children’s names have not been entered to complete the process before the deadline, regardless of their age. Applicants must submit documents such as school leaving certificates, SSC mark sheets, or other valid proof to verify their claims. The date of birth in these documents must match the date recorded in the birth register. Officials clarified that once a name has been registered, it cannot be completely altered under the Act. Birth and death certificates for cases reported in government hospitals like Mayo, Medical, and Daga since July 2023 will only be issued from the respective hospitals. Citizens have also been warned against approaching agents or middlemen for registration work, as the department will not be held responsible for fraud or fake certificates.#maharashtra_government #mayo_hospital #nagpur_municipal_corporation #medical_hospital #daga_hospital
