By Amrit Pal Sidhu
Ludhiana, January 04: 2026
Putting the safety of residents first, Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dechalwal has ordered strict enforcement of fire safety norms in the city known as the industrial hub of the state.
Citing the Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act, 2012, residents have been directed to obtain fire safety NOC from the fire brigade within 30 days or else heavy fines will be imposed on defaulters and the buildings of persistent violators may also be sealed.
Obtaining fire safety NOC is mandatory for all buildings/institutions used for commercial purposes, including educational institutions and coaching centres. Owners of industrial units must also make necessary fire safety arrangements and obtain fire safety NOC within the stipulated time limit of 30 days.
Violators will be fined a hefty fine of up to Rs 50,000 and the authorities can also seal the premises if the owner fails to obtain fire safety NOC.
For public convenience, the service of obtaining fire safety certificate has been made available online through the portal https://fasttrack.punjab.gov.in/.
Residents have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the Punjab Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2024.
As per orders issued by the Local Bodies Department in the past, coaching centres found violating the rules can also be fined up to Rs 50,000 and the premises can also be sealed.
Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dechalwal appealed to the residents to get the NOC within 30 days or the authorities will be forced to take strict action against the violators.
Residents can apply online for fire safety NOC and the fire brigade has been instructed to assist the residents wherever needed.
For any kind of assistance, residents can contact Assistant Divisional Fire Officer (ADFO) Jaswinder Singh (83600-32550) or Sub Fire Officer (SFO) Dinesh Kumar (98761-85858). Residents can also contact the fire brigade at email: fbludhiana101@gmail.com.