Delhi hotel fire: Licence renewal plea was filed as fire raged
A fire broke out at Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi while the owner was applying for a license renewal. The establishment was operating a restaurant without the necessary permits, despite holding a license for a 'Tea and Snacks stall.' The incident has raised concerns about regulatory enforcement and safety inspections in the hospitality sector.
- ▪The fire started on the ground floor around 8:30 a.m., and the license renewal request was submitted shortly after.
- ▪The B&B was operating a restaurant with multiple seating arrangements, violating its license terms.
- ▪The facility's license had expired nearly two months prior to the fire, and it was flagged for scrutiny due to previous incidents.
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Jay Mishra, the registered owner of Flourish Stay B&B, was submitting an application on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) portal seeking renewal of its ‘Tea and Snacks stall (without seats)’ licence even as rescue operations were underway at the six-storey property where the blaze broke out on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), said sources. Flourish Stay owner sent to 4-day police custody; MCD finds 12 nearby B&Bs violating their permitsThe devastating fire broke out on the ground floor around 8.30 a.m., and the MCD received the renewal request between 9.30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
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