Delhi Fire Service rejects fire safety clearance for MEA HQ on Janpath Road

The Delhi Fire Service has rejected the fire safety clearance for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters on Janpath Road, citing safety shortcomings in the basement. It also mentioned damaged fire-check doors and unauthorised temporary rooms without firefighting systems. "You may apply for a re-inspection...upon the completion of...aforementioned shortcomings," the letter added.