Safety norms violation: Fire service pulls up Odisha TV

The Odisha Fire and Disaster Response Academy (OFDRA) on Wednesday reprimanded the management of Odisha Television Limited (OTV) over non-compliance of shortfalls and deviations of fire safety measures in its office premises at Patia here.

In the letter, the OFDRA said that during inspection carried out by fire safety officers earlier on October 7, it was found that there are shortfalls and deviations in respect of fire and life safety measures in the office and a letter in this regard was issued to the management. However, no compliance has been received till date from the OTV.

The OFDRA said the basement that was permitted for parking by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is being used for studio, dining hall, makeup room and other purposes violating the BDA’s occupancy permission.