Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has closed nine rooftop hotels, bars and restaurants following a recent fire accident at a rooftop pub that claimed two lives in the city.
The action comes as part of a large-scale inspection drive launched by the civic body to verify whether rooftop establishments are complying with fire safety norms, licensing requirements and public safety regulations.
According to MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif, officials inspected a total of 31 rooftop hotels, bars and restaurants across Mysuru following the tragic incident.
Nine establishments closed
As part of the inspection drive, the civic body ordered the closure of nine rooftop establishments for allegedly failing to comply with required norms and regulations.
The authorities also issued notices to 16 establishments, directing them to address deficiencies related to licences, permits and safety measures.
Additionally, three establishments have been instructed to implement the necessary fire safety arrangements and rectify shortcomings identified during the inspections.
Officials said further action would depend on whether the establishments comply with the directions issued by the corporation.
Focus on fire and public safety
The inspection drive was initiated after a recent fire mishap at a rooftop pub in Mysuru that resulted in the deaths of two people, raising concerns over the safety standards followed by similar establishments in the city.
During the inspections, officials verified whether rooftop businesses had obtained the required licences and permissions from the concerned authorities.
Teams also checked compliance with fire safety norms, including the availability of fire extinguishers, emergency exits, firefighting systems and other public safety measures.
The authorities are also assessing whether the establishments have adequate evacuation procedures and infrastructure to handle emergencies.
Stricter enforcement likely
MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif said the civic body would continue to monitor rooftop establishments to ensure strict adherence to safety regulations.
The corporation has indicated that establishments failing to comply with the prescribed norms could face further action, including closure and cancellation of licences.
The recent tragedy has prompted the civic authorities to intensify inspections and enforce safety standards more rigorously to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Safety compliance under scrutiny
The deaths in the rooftop pub fire have once again brought attention to the importance of fire preparedness and safety compliance in commercial establishments, particularly those operating on upper floors and rooftops.
Authorities have urged owners of hotels, bars and restaurants to immediately address deficiencies and ensure that all mandatory safety measures are in place.
The MCC’s ongoing inspections are expected to continue in the coming days as officials seek to make public spaces safer and prevent the recurrence of such tragedies.