LUCKNOW, June 4 -- Despite the state capital witnessing multiple fire incidents over the years, including the Levena Suites blaze that claimed four guest lives in September 2022, 147 hotels are still running without fire NOCs here, according to the fire services department's records shared with HT. This number is about 50% of the hotels in the city, which has nine fire station areas. According to fire services department sources, all these 147 hotels, both large and small, were recently served notices after inspections revealed faulty implementation of fire safety norms. Fire services officials said these hotels, on which notices were served, are situated in congested areas and their kitchens lack proper ventilation systems. "Many of them were running in the basement. Faults were found in their entry/exit system. Many of the fire safety equipment were found to be either expired or faulty," said a fire services official requesting anonymity. Ankush Mittal, Lucknow's chief fire officer (CFO), said following the Delhi tragedy, a fresh inspection will be conducted in the city and strict action will be initiated against those flouting norms....