Overview
- Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena approved proceedings under the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 against two Delhi Fire Services officials for negligence and concealment of facts.
- Divisional Officer Vedpal and Assistant Divisional Officer Udayveer Singh allegedly cleared an illegally used basement as a library during a July 1, 2024 inspection.
- A Fire Safety Certificate was issued on July 9, 2024 based on their recommendation despite the basement being designated only for parking and storage.
- Three IAS aspirants died on July 27, 2024 after heavy rains flooded the basement at RAU’s IAS Study Circle, with others trapped for hours.
- Petitions seeking a CBI probe reached the Delhi High Court, and the Union Home Ministry set up a multi-official committee to examine systemic lapses.