India, Oct. 24 -- After a long wait, the Super Speciality Block (SSB) at Delhi's Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital has secured fire safety clearance and a No Objection Certificate (NOC).

The NOC delay had kept over Rs.480-crore facility from becoming operational despite the completion of construction and other statutory approvals.

"The said building has complied with the fire prevention and fire safety requirements in accordance with rule 33 of the Delhi Fire Service Rules, 2010 and that the premises is fit for occupancy class hospital building (Institutional Occupancy Group 'C-1') with effect from 23/10/2026 for period of three years in accordance with rule 36 unless renewed under rule 37 or sooner cancelled under Rule 40 and subject...