ENA Sectors 2018-12-05 11:24:06 <p><strong>New Delhi, Dec 5 (KNN)</strong> As the fire incidents in Maharashtra have increased, Subhash Desai, state Industries Minister has beeb pitched for making the process stringent for obtaining fire no-objection certificates (NOCs).</p> <p>He said this while speaking at an event organized by the Power Cable Alliance.</p> <p>He said, We reduced the number of approvals required from 75 to 25 while trying to bring in ease of doing business.</p> <p>However, after these incidents, we feel we shouldn't give any relaxation if they don't exercise their duties with the sense of responsibilities, he added.</p> <p>Desai was referring to the recent incidents of fire at Mahalaxmi and Roha industrial unit.</p> <p>In Roha incident, the explosion and fire that led to a loss of huge property was mainly because there was no proper earthing to the equipment and also lacked the quality of infrastructure, he said.</p> <p>Also, there were no proper escape routes, he added.</p> <p>He said, We request the industry representatives and the public sector to offer their suggestions and recommendations regarding implementation of fire safety rules to ensure better control.</p> <p> We are reviewing on whether to give any relaxation connected with safety of people and property, he added.</p> 21477 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/maharashtra-industries-minister-pitches-for-making-fire-noc-process-stringent 2018-12-05 11:24:06 knnindia.co.in