LUCKNOW, June 28 -- The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced a dedicated help desk for owners of sealed coaching institutes and commercial establishments, offering them an opportunity to secure de-sealing within 24 to 72 hours, if they prove compliance with prescribed building and fire safety norms. The decision emerged as the key takeaway from a city-wide fire and electrical safety workshop organised by the LDA for school and coaching institute operators at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Saturday. The initiative forms part of the authority's intensified enforcement drive following recent fire safety concerns in commercial buildings across the city. LDA secretary Vivek Srivastava said the authority will set up the help desk at the LDA committee hall from June 29. Owners and managers of sealed premises can submit sanctioned building plans, fire safety certificates and other relevant documents for verification. Officials will examine each case within 24 to 72 hours and revoke sealing orders wherever institutions comply with mandatory safety standards. During the workshop, officials from the LDA, fire department, electrical safety department, education department and district administration directed institutions to immediately audit their electrical infrastructure, ensure standard-quality wiring and eliminate overloaded circuits to reduce fire risks. Schools and coaching centres were told to teach fire safety and evacuation. Officials ordered clear emergency exits, maintained firefighting equipment and notarised compliance affidavits, warning of legal action for violations. They said coaching operators, not landlords, remain responsible for students' and staff safety....