Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) has mandated that all commercial buildings, including educational institutions and industrial units, must obtain a fire safety No Objection Certificate (NOC) within 30 days. Failure to comply will result in penalties up to ₹50,000, with persistent violators facing premise sealing. The MC emphasized adherence to the National Building Code and the Punjab Fire and Emergency Service Act, 2024, for public safety. Applications for the NOC can be submitted online via the fasttrack Punjab portal.