Vadodara: The fire department on Thursday sealed five big commercial buildings that had not taken a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the department for years.
Shree Ram Chambers and Windsor Plaza were sealed in Alkapuri, in Sayajigunj Alankar Tower and Antriksh Complex and Blue Diamond Complex in Fatehgunj were sealed. Help from police was taken to evacuate the building and MGVCL was asked to disconnect the electricity.
Despite repeated notices, several commercial and residential buildings in different areas of the city have failed to take NOC. On January 1, Vadodara Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) had given notices as per state government’s gazette to such buildings threatening to seal them and disconnect electricity if fire equipment is not installed and NOC is not taken.