The West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services had directed the All India Trinamool Congress to vacate two floors of its Camac Street office in Kolkata over fire-safety lapses. The Calcutta High Court set the order aside, finding that the authority passed it a day after the party’s reply without considering that reply, without a fresh inspection, and without even serving the order on the party. It ordered fresh consideration.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that real estate developers must obtain both a completion certificate and a fire safety clearance before offering possession of a flat, deeming it illegal to do otherwise. This landmark decision reinforces homebuyers’ rights by ensuring developers are accountable for securing all necessary approvals.
