West Bengal’s fire department orders that the basement and two floors used as the office premises on Camac Street in Kolkata be vacated, citing fire-safety violations. The directive also bars use of the premises until fire safety measures are complied with and a renewal of the fire safety certificate is secured. The order follows vandalism at the office on Thursday, according to one outlet.
Reporting by other outlets says an inspection by fire officials identifies multiple alleged deficiencies. These include an expired fire safety certificate, problems with fire alarms and exits, and concerns about access for fire engines, including alleged unauthorised structures. Some reports add that LPG cylinders were stored without approval and that no adequate fire-safety arrangements were found in the basement during inspection. After a show-cause notice, authorities issue evacuation instructions when the deadline passes.
Across sources, the common point is the evacuation order tied to compliance requirements. Differences are mainly in which specific violations are listed and whether the order is described as affecting the “two floors” or also explicitly naming additional floors mentioned in the notice. Authorities conduct joint police and fire checks after an earlier dispute involving a billboard removal at the premises.
