LUCKNOW, June 9 -- A citywide fire safety audit launched after a deadly hotel fire in New Delhi, uncovered widespread building plan violations in Lucknow. Several hotels, banquet halls and commercial establishments were found using designated parking areas for commercial and residential purposes.

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has initiated action against the concerned operators and stepped up inspections across key areas, including Gomti Nagar, Gomti Nagar Extension, Kursi Road, Hardoi Road, IIM Road and Sitapur Road.

LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar said inspections of multi-storey commercial buildings were ordered following concerns arising from recent fire incidents in other parts of the country.

The violations came to l...