Licenses And Certifications 8 September 2026
Six Dead in Delhi PG Collapse Sparks Safety Overhaul Calls
Six people died when the Satya Niketan building in Delhi collapsed; investigators found it lacked a valid fire NOC, had no sanctioned plan, and was an illegal conversion of a home into a PG. The tragedy exposes gaps in Delhi’s building, fire‑safety and occupancy rules, with many similar PGs operating without licences or fire clearances, sparking calls for stricter enforcement.
Investigators found the Satya Niketan building operated without a valid fire NOC and without a sanctioned plan. Fire safety violations included missing fire extinguishers and illegal conversion of a residential home into a PG.
- Six people died when the structure collapsed.
- The building had no PG licence and was under 15 m, which under Delhi rules should require a fire NOC.
- Officials say dozens of similar PG conversions exist across the city, highlighting gaps in enforcement.
Read more at Inventiva, News18, and Hindustan Times.
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