Chandigarh, 16.04.26-: The Chandigarh Business Council (CBC) has strongly welcomed the recent order issued by the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh regarding Fire Safety Certificates, calling it a major relief and a significant achievement for the business community.

Under the new order, the requirement of verifying property tax receipts before issuing or renewing Fire Safety Certificates (FSC) has been removed. This decision has been taken in compliance with matters related to the National Company Law Tribunal and is being seen as an important procedural reform.

CBC President Ajay Gupta, while welcoming the decision, stated that it will resolve long-pending issues faced by businesses whose Fire Safety Certificates were withheld solely due to pending property tax, despite complying with all fire safety norms.

The CBC team, including Immediate Past President Chander Verma and Vice President Avi Bhasin, played an active role in raising concerns related to the fire safety certification process.

The Council also expressed gratitude to Mayor Saurabh Joshi for his support.