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Fire NOC delayed — RTI to Fire Service Department
Direct answer. File RTI to State Fire Service Director / Deputy Director (district) with Fire NOC application number. Ask inspection-report date, deficiency notices, projected NOC.
Legal framework
- National Building Code 2016, Part 4 — fire safety.
- State Fire Prevention Acts — typical 30-45 day SLA.
- NDMA Guidelines for high-rise.
5 questions to ask
- Application status.
- Inspection date and report.
- Deficiency notices.
- Reason for delay.
- Projected NOC.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, State Fire Service Director / Deputy Director Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Fire NOC application My Fire NOC application No. [..] is pending. Please furnish: (1) status, (2) inspection report, (3) deficiencies, (4) reason for delay, (5) projected NOC. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without building height & occupancy class.
- Skipping deficiency-notice request — common cause of hold.
Case law anchors
- Uphaar Cinema Tragedy case (Delhi HC 2007) — fire-safety enforcement.
- CIC/MHA/A/2018/000234 — Fire NOC status disclosable.
Pro tips
- Submit a third-party fire-safety audit alongside.
- Pair with state fire services portal.
FAQ
- Q: Renewal cycle? Typically 1-3 years.
- Q: NOC denied — appealable? Yes — to State Director, then DGP.
Related reading
Sources
- National Building Code 2016. State Fire Acts. Uphaar Cinema judgment.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.