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Topic 020 · Polity, Constitution & Governance

Delhi Malviya Nagar Fire and Fire-Safety Law

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. Core Trigger: A 3 June 2026 fire at Flourish Stays B&B, Malviya Nagar, Delhi killed at least 21; toll reached 22 by 7 June.
  2. Focus Issue: The FIR says the B&B had permission for six rooms but operated many more.
  3. Key Persons: MEA's Randhir Jaiswal confirmed on 5 June that 13 foreigners died; owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested.
  4. Key Terms: A Fire NOC certifies fire-safety compliance; the National Building Code is issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
  5. Data: Eight fire engines responded and over 40 people were rescued.
  6. Stakeholders: Many victims were foreigners in Delhi for medical treatment; Bajaj faces culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
  7. India Link: Police across 2026 fires cited locked basements, excess rooms and residential buildings used commercially.
  8. Venue: The Hauz Rani area of Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, a densely populated, mainly residential neighbourhood.
  9. Founded: The 74th Amendment Act, 1992 gave urban local bodies constitutional status and added the Twelfth Schedule.
  10. Landmark: Uphaar Cinema fire (13 June 1997) killed 59; Supreme Court decided appeals on 5 March 2014.
  11. Articles: Article 243W with Twelfth Schedule entry 7 makes fire services a municipal function; the Schedule has 18 entries.
  12. Doctrine: BNS section 106(1): death by negligence, up to five years. Section 105: culpable homicide. Section 287: negligent conduct with fire.
Question 1 of 10

A 3 June 2026 fire at which B&B in Malviya Nagar, Delhi killed at least 21?

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Answer: (C) Flourish Stays

Core Trigger: A 3 June 2026 fire at Flourish Stays B&B, Malviya Nagar, Delhi killed at least 21; toll reached 22 by 7 June.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 1

Question 2 of 10

For how many rooms did the B&B have permission, according to the FIR?

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Answer: (A) Six

Focus Issue: The FIR says the B&B had permission for six rooms but operated many more.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 2

Question 3 of 10

Which MEA spokesperson confirmed on 5 June that 13 foreigners died?

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Answer: (D) Randhir Jaiswal

Key Persons: MEA's Randhir Jaiswal confirmed on 5 June that 13 foreigners died; owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 3

Question 4 of 10

Which body issues the National Building Code?

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Answer: (A) Bureau of Indian Standards

Key Terms: A Fire NOC certifies fire-safety compliance; the National Building Code is issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 4

Question 5 of 10

Consider the statements: 1. Eight fire engines responded to the fire. 2. Over 40 people were rescued. Which is/are correct?

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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

Data: Eight fire engines responded and over 40 people were rescued.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 5

Question 6 of 10

What charge does owner Lavkesh Bajaj face?

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Answer: (A) Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Stakeholders: Many victims were foreigners in Delhi for medical treatment; Bajaj faces culpable homicide not amounting to murder.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 6

Question 7 of 10

In which area of Malviya Nagar did the fire occur?

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Answer: (C) Hauz Rani

Venue: The Hauz Rani area of Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, a densely populated, mainly residential neighbourhood.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 8

Question 8 of 10

Which Amendment Act, 1992 gave urban local bodies constitutional status and added the Twelfth Schedule?

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Answer: (B) 74th Amendment

Founded: The 74th Amendment Act, 1992 gave urban local bodies constitutional status and added the Twelfth Schedule.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 9

Question 9 of 10

How many people died in the Uphaar Cinema fire of 13 June 1997?

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Answer: (C) 59

Landmark: Uphaar Cinema fire (13 June 1997) killed 59; Supreme Court decided appeals on 5 March 2014.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 10

Question 10 of 10

Consider the statements: 1. Article 243W with Twelfth Schedule entry 7 makes fire services a municipal function. 2. The Twelfth Schedule has 29 entries. Which is/are correct?

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Answer: (A) Only 1

Articles: Article 243W with Twelfth Schedule entry 7 makes fire services a municipal function; the Schedule has 18 entries.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 020, point 11

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