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Crime
FIR Filed Against Free School Street Hotel for Lacking Valid Fire Safety Certificate
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:48 AM
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An FIR has been lodged against a hotel on Free School Street after authorities found it did not possess a valid fire safety certificate.
Kolkata police have registered a First Information Report against a hotel located on Free School Street after a routine check revealed the establishment does not hold a current fire safety certificate. The FIR cites non‑compliance with the mandatory fire safety regulations that apply to all lodging facilities in the city.
Under the West Bengal Fire Service Act, hotels must obtain and regularly renew a fire safety clearance to ensure that fire‑preventive measures and emergency equipment meet prescribed standards. Failure to produce a valid certificate is considered a punishable offence and can lead to penalties or temporary closure.
The police statement indicated that the case is now under investigation, and the hotel may face further legal action if it does not secure the required certification promptly. Authorities have urged other hospitality operators in the area to verify their compliance to avoid similar actions.
The incident highlights ongoing enforcement efforts by municipal and fire‑service officials to improve safety standards across Kolkata's hospitality sector.
Under the West Bengal Fire Service Act, hotels must obtain and regularly renew a fire safety clearance to ensure that fire‑preventive measures and emergency equipment meet prescribed standards. Failure to produce a valid certificate is considered a punishable offence and can lead to penalties or temporary closure.
The police statement indicated that the case is now under investigation, and the hotel may face further legal action if it does not secure the required certification promptly. Authorities have urged other hospitality operators in the area to verify their compliance to avoid similar actions.
The incident highlights ongoing enforcement efforts by municipal and fire‑service officials to improve safety standards across Kolkata's hospitality sector.