Kotla doesn’t have structural safety clearance,says DDMA report

“Closure notices/orders have already been issued by the Health department,Central Zone,South corporation… Further,use of LPG cylinders in the kitchens remains a cause of concern in absence of any specific permission communicated by Delhi Fire Service (DFS),” states the report by Bansh Raj,CEO of the Central District Disaster Management Committee,and an Additional District Magistrate.

With the use of domestic LPG cylinders being the cause of concern,the report also mentions that the DFS has not submitted its report despite persistent follow-up with Director,Fire Service.

“This is quite serious as the use of LPG cylinders without permission from DFS was one of the major issues of this inspection. In absence of any report from DFS,it is presumed that no permission has been granted for the use of LPG cylinders during the match,” states the report,copies of which have been sent to Suresh Chorpa,vice president of the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium; Commissioner Excise,Commissioner Food and Supplies; Additional CP,Licensing; Special Secretary,DDMA; and all members of the DDMA,including Lieutenant-Governor Tejendra Khanna and Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Allowing the IPL play-offs on Tuesday and Wednesday,however,the report mentions it as subject to adhering to all recommendations,including due care regarding emergency medical response; no use of LPG cylinders without due permission from DFS; and a strong private security system to take care of public safety.

“South corporation must take necessary action to implement the closure notices/orders so as ensure that public safety is not put at risk,” the report recommends.

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