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Politics
Gujarat Govt Designates Urban Development Department as Sole Fire NOC Issuer
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 03:33 AM
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The Gujarat government has announced that the Urban Development Department will exclusively issue fire No Objection Certificates, centralising the approval process.
The Gujarat government has decided that the Urban Development Department will be the sole authority to issue fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs). This move aims to streamline the approval process for new constructions and renovations requiring fire safety clearance.
A fire NOC is a mandatory document that confirms a building complies with fire safety norms before it can be occupied or used for commercial purposes. By centralising the issuance under one department, the state hopes to reduce delays and improve consistency in enforcement.
The policy change is expected to simplify procedures for developers and builders, who previously had to navigate multiple agencies for fire clearance. It also signals the government’s intent to strengthen fire safety oversight across the state.
The announcement was made by the Gujarat government through an official statement, underscoring the department’s new exclusive role in handling all fire NOC applications.
A fire NOC is a mandatory document that confirms a building complies with fire safety norms before it can be occupied or used for commercial purposes. By centralising the issuance under one department, the state hopes to reduce delays and improve consistency in enforcement.
The policy change is expected to simplify procedures for developers and builders, who previously had to navigate multiple agencies for fire clearance. It also signals the government’s intent to strengthen fire safety oversight across the state.
The announcement was made by the Gujarat government through an official statement, underscoring the department’s new exclusive role in handling all fire NOC applications.