New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The issuance of Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) in Delhi has remained suspended since August 24 as the process of appointing third parties for issuing Fire Safety Certificates is yet to be completed.

Speaking to ANI, Delhi Fire Service Chief Officer AK Malik on Sunday said that under the government's deregulation guidelines, third parties were to be engaged for issuing and renewing these certificates, but no agency has been empanelled so far.

Explaining the reason behind the delay, Malik said, "Fire NOCs have not been issued since 24 August because, under the government's deregulation guidelines, third parties were to be engaged to issue Fire Safety Certificates. The DFS Rules were amended in May, giving thi...