Bengaluru, Jan. 16:
Central City Corporation Commissioner Rajendra Cholan informed that six Paying Guest (PG) accommodations were sealed for failing to maintain hygiene within the jurisdiction of the Bengaluru Central City Corporation.
Acting on the directions of Commissioner Rajendra Cholan, inspections were conducted today under the leadership of Health Officer Dr. shivakumar in the presence of Chickpet and Shivajinagar Medical Officers at 204 Paying Guest accommodation establishments. As a result, six PGs that failed to maintain cleanliness were sealed, and fines totaling ₹1.96 lakh were imposed on PGs found to have deficiencies.
Inspections were carried out in PG accommodations located in the Shivajinagar and Chickpet Assembly constituencies to verify the availability of basic facilities such as safe drinking water, cleanliness, kitchen hygiene, safety measures, proper toilet facilities, fire safety equipment, installation of CCTV cameras, and possession of FSSAI food safety certification. A total of 204 PG accommodation establishments were inspected as part of this drive.
Awareness notices were issued to all PG operators, directing them to rectify the non-compliances within seven days and to operate in compliance with the prescribed norms.
Additionally, during the same inspection drive, officials and staff of the Revenue Department examined issues related to property tax and other applicable taxes pertaining to the PG buildings.
Medical Health Officers, Health Inspectors, Revenue Officials, and other staff were present during the inspections.