Special Safety Audit to Be Conducted for Multi-Storey Buildings, Coaching Institutes, Hotels and Commercial Establishments in Chhattisgarh

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Directs Chief Secretary to Undertake Comprehensive Safety Review

Public Safety Is the Highest Priority; No Negligence Will Be Tolerated: Chief Minister Shri Sai

Raipur, June 24, 2026/

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, while prioritising public safety, has directed a comprehensive review and special audit of safety arrangements in multi-storey residential complexes, commercial establishments, coaching institutes, hotels and other public-use buildings across the state. Taking serious note of recent fire incidents reported across the country, the Chief Minister said it is essential to learn from these incidents and ensure strict compliance with prescribed safety standards.

He said that any issue concerning the safety of citizens, students, and the public is the government’s highest priority. He issued clear instructions that strict action, in accordance with the rules, must be taken against institutions and establishments found neglecting safety norms.

Following the Chief Minister’s directions, Chief Secretary Shri Vikas Sheel has issued instructions to all Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, Municipal Corporation Commissioners, Chief Municipal Officers, the Fire Services Department and officials of concerned departments to undertake a special inspection drive across the state. Under this campaign, detailed inspections will be carried out in multi-storey residential buildings, coaching centres, tuition classes, hotels, lodges, malls, commercial complexes and other public buildings to assess their safety arrangements.

During the inspections, authorities will examine the availability of fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment, validity of fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs), emergency exit arrangements, structural safety of buildings, condition of electrical wiring and equipment, CCTV surveillance systems, first-aid facilities, drinking water and sanitation arrangements, along with other essential safety standards. In addition, the number of occupants relative to building capacity, parking arrangements, and preparedness for evacuation and relief management during emergencies will be assessed.

Chief Minister Shri Sai has directed that institutions found to have deficiencies during inspections should be instructed to undertake necessary corrective measures, and that strict action should be taken in cases where serious irregularities are detected, as per the prescribed rules.