India, March 23 -- By Ravi Jalhotra

New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): The renewal of Fire Safety Certificates (FSC) for several significant buildings, including the Old Parliament Complex, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building, and some parts of Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, has been delayed due to unresolved fire safety concerns.

According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), inspections revealed multiple shortcomings in fire safety arrangements, prompting authorities to withhold the necessary clearances.

During an inspection at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan (Halls A2 to A5), officials found issues such as non-operational smoke curtains, broken fire check doors, and an ineffective water curtain in the basement. Despite previou...