Bengaluru Housing Body Faces Criticism for Fire Safety Violations
Representative AI image BENGALURU: As the skyline of the city rises with state-sponsored housing, a critical question remains — are these homes truly safe? Various projects by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) are under scrutiny due to missing fire clearances and incomplete safety measures, transforming dream residences into potential dangers. One significant example is the BDA Indraprastha apartment complex in Kengeri, which has been denied a fire no-objection certificate (NOC). This complex, comprising multiple high-rise structures, reportedly fails to meet necessary open space regulations. When TOI spoke with residents, many expressed that the absence of fire NOCs and lift clearances…