NMC suspends licensing inspector, 2 SOs for laxity

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NMC suspends licensing inspector, 2 SOs for laxity

Wednesday, 18 May 2022 | Staff Reporter | NEW DELHI

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Tuesday suspended Licencing Inspector Sandeep Kaushik, Section Officer of General Branch S.K Sharma and Section Officer of House Tax Department B. R. Meena of Narela Zone on finding laxity prima facie, in connection with the recent fire tragedy at Mundka, which claimed 27 lives.

As per the suspension order, NMC today suspended Licensing Inspector Sandeep Kaushik, Section Officer of General Branch and Section Officer of House Tax Department B. R. Meena of Narela Zone in view of unfortunate fire incident happened at Mundka area on 13.05.22. Prima facie, it appears to be the laxity on the part of the officials of general branch, house tax department and erstwhile building department of the Najafgarh Zone of unified MCD. “As per the record, no property tax has been paid by the owner/occupier of the premises and notices were issued by the department. Action against the building in the past was taken in 2019, As per directions of Monitoring Committee, the liquor shop, running at the ground floor of the premises was sealed on 24.1.19.

Thereafter, as per order of the Monitoring Committee dated 24.7.2019, the property was de-sealed after removing the belongings and accordingly ground floor is lying vacant,” it said.

Further show cause notice to Deputy. A&C and Joint Assessor and Collector of Narela zone has been issued and disciplinary proceeding has also been initiated against the then area Junior Engineer of the building department In Narela Zone/Najafgarh Zone posting during 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011, when the alleged construction took place,” it said.

“In order to prevent recurrence of such tragic incident, all Dy. Commissioners of Zones and officers/officials of Factory Licensing Department and Health Department have been directed to carry out a detailed survey of unauthorized factory units/restaurants operating in non-confirming areas without proper directed to carry out a detailed survey of FIR/NOC and Health License etc.

Those found violating the law, will be prosecuted and panel action including sealing etc, shall be taken against the defaulters as per relevant provisions of the DMC Act,” order further stated.

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