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Joint committees were constituted for Tehsil Bhaderwah and Tehsil Bhalla, each comprising the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BDA Bhaderwah, Tehsildar concerned, Assistant Executive Engineer JPDCL, Assistant Executive Engineer PWD (R&B), representatives of the Police Department including the SHO/Incharge Police Post concerned, Fire & Emergency Services and the Executive Officer Municipal Committee.
The committees were mandated to inspect all tourist accommodation establishments and verify the availability and validity of fire safety NOCs, functionality of fire extinguishers, fire alarms and smoke detectors, adequacy of emergency exits and evacuation routes, electrical safety measures and wiring installations, and preparedness of emergency response and evacuation plans.
The ADM directed the committees to complete the audit in a time-bound manner and identify deficiencies requiring immediate attention, and instructed the Tehsildars of Bhaderwah and Bhalla to submit daily inspection reports on compliance status and remedial measures undertaken.
Sunil Kumar Bhutyal stressed that public safety remains the foremost priority and directed the committees to identify potential fire hazards, recommend corrective measures and enforce prescribed safety standards strictly, warning that any lapse in compliance would be dealt with as per law.
Among those present were CEO BDA Bhaderwah, Tehsildars, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Bhaderwah, Treasury Officer and representatives from PWD (R&B), JPDCL, the Police Department, Fire & Emergency Services and other departments concerned.
