Gujarat High Court: Fire Safety Inspection Must Precede De-Sealing Of Sealed Educational Institution

The Gujarat High Court has directed an educational institution sealed for lacking a fire safety NOC to first undergo a fire safety inspection before any consideration of de-sealing.

Taking note of student safety concerns and the upcoming examination schedule, the Court asked the managing trust to apply afresh for inspection under the applicable fire safety rules.

It directed the Ahmedabad Fire Officer to conduct the inspection within one week and place a report on record.

The Court permitted limited access to the premises only for essential administrative work, clarifying that this would not amount to relaxation of the sealing order.

[Vivekanand Education Foundation v. State of Gujarat & Ors.]