December 21st 2024.
The Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike, the city's civic body, has recently issued a notice to the popular pub 'One8 Commune' owned by cricketer Virat Kohli. The notice was issued due to alleged violations of fire safety regulations, and the pub has been given a strict seven-day deadline to respond. Located on the sixth floor of Ratnam's Complex on the upscale M. G. Road near the Chinnaswamy International Cricket Stadium, the pub has been reported to be operating without a valid no objection certificate from the Fire Department.
This is not the first time that concerns have been raised about the pub's fire safety measures. In fact, a notice was previously issued on November 29 following a complaint by social activists H. M. Venkatesh and Kunigal Narasimhamurthy. However, no response has been received from the pub's management so far. As a result, the Health Officer of Shanthinagar Division of the BBMP has warned that legal action will be taken if the pub fails to comply with the regulations.
Venkatesh, one of the complainants, has expressed his concerns about the lack of fire safety measures in various high-rise buildings in Bengaluru. He pointed out that in the past, fire accidents in the city have resulted in loss of lives and injuries. For instance, during the Carlton Towers fire caused by a short circuit, people were forced to jump off the building in order to save themselves. To prevent such incidents, the BBMP and the Fire Department have conducted audits and identified several buildings without proper fire safety measures. They have also issued rules stating that licenses should not be granted to such buildings, and operations should not be permitted in such premises.
Despite these regulations, violations continue to occur. In the case of Ratnam's Complex on MG Road, the pub in question is lacking proper fire safety measures. Venkatesh and his fellow activists have brought this issue to the attention of the BBMP by filing a complaint. As a result, the BBMP has finally taken action and issued a notice. However, it remains to be seen how effectively they will enforce these measures and ensure the safety of the public.
This is not the first time that One8 Commune has been in trouble with authorities. In July, an FIR was registered against them for operating past the permissible time limit of 1 a.m. The establishment was found to be serving customers at 1.20 a.m., which is a clear violation of the rules. It is essential for establishments like pubs and restaurants to adhere to these regulations, as they are put in place for the safety of the public. Let us hope that the BBMP and the Fire Department will continue to be proactive in enforcing these measures and ensuring the safety of the citizens of Bengaluru.
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