Niloufer restaurant loses fire safety clearance after inspections
Niloufer restaurant loses fire safety clearance after officials find violations at Banjara Hills outlet; compliance steps ordered. Read the full report.
Ekta Mathew 
HYDERABAD, June 12, 2026 — Niloufer restaurant loses its fire safety clearance after the Telangana Fire Services Department cancelled the Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the building in Banjara Hills, citing multiple safety violations found during a surprise inspection.
Fire services officials said the action follows a detailed check of the commercial property on Road No. 12, where inspectors uncovered a restaurant operating on the fourth floor without proper approvals and in breach of fire licence conditions. Unsafe access routes and blocked passages were also noted during the review, officials added.
Why the Fire Safety Clearance Matters
The fire safety clearance is designed to ensure that restaurants and other public spaces meet essential safety standards for evacuation, fire suppression and emergency access. Department personnel said the infractions posed a danger to patrons and staff if a fire were to occur, prompting the cancellation of the NOC by the Director General of Fire Services, Vikram Singh Mann.
After the cancellation, authorities urged Niloufer’s management and property owners to rectify deficiencies and bring the premises into full compliance with prescribed fire safety norms to restore certification. The fire department has also signalled that enforcement efforts will continue across commercial buildings as part of a wider statewide safety initiative following recent fire accidents.
Official Response and Next Steps
No official statement from Niloufer’s management was immediately available. Fire Services officials said building operators must submit evidence of corrective measures before reinstatement of the clearance can be considered.
Local fire authorities have emphasised regular audits and compliance checks in Hyderabad’s busy commercial zones to prevent hazards and protect public life and property. Their inspection drive remains active across hotels, lodges and restaurants.
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