###Hotels Without Records, Assembly Speaker Devenani Rebukes Ajmer Municipal Corporation
Report by: Gopendra Nath Bhatt
Following the tragic fire at Hotel Naaz in Ajmer’s Diggi Bazaar that claimed four lives, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devanani reprimanded the Ajmer Municipal Corporation for failing to maintain a list of hotels operating in the city. In a high-level meeting with municipal and departmental officers, Devanani directed that within 15 days, a comprehensive survey of all hotels and guest houses be conducted.
He emphasized that no new water or electricity connections shall be granted unless the municipal corporation issues a Completion Certificate for the property. He expressed shock that the officials could not present a basic list of licensed hotels and guest houses, especially within the city’s walled area and outside it.
Instructions for Thorough Inspection and Action
Devanani demanded an updated record stating how many hotels are built according to approved plans, how many possess fire NOCs, and how many operate within their approved electricity load. If any hotel or guest house is operating without proper approvals, it must be sealed immediately, with the support of the administration and police if necessary.
He inquired about the fire safety protocols, last inspections, and whether current facilities are equipped to handle emergencies. He questioned whether fire engines of varying sizes can access these establishments and what alternative measures are available in case of fire.
Monitoring of Power Load and Water Supply
The Speaker also asked Tata Power officials to assess each hotel’s approved vs. actual electricity load and take regulatory action against those exceeding limits. He insisted that from now on, connections should only be issued post verification of structural completion by the municipal body.
He recalled a fire incident in a local market last year and asked what preventive steps had been implemented since. If negligence persisted, responsibility must be fixed, he said.
Mandatory Fire NOCs and Safety Measures
Officers were instructed to ensure that all hotels without fire NOCs obtain them within a stipulated timeframe. Establishments failing to comply must be sealed. Additionally, installation of electrical safety devices in hotels and multi-storey buildings was mandated.
Inspection of Fire Incident Site
After the meeting, Speaker Devanani visited the site of the Hotel Naaz fire, reviewed the damage, and directed officials to clear debris, clean the area, and implement necessary safety protocols. He reiterated that unauthorized operations pose serious public safety risks and must be shut down without delay.
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