Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ex-gratia compensation for victims of a hotel fire in the Malviya Nagar area.

The government's response follows a blaze that left several people dead and others injured, raising urgent questions about building safety and the enforcement of fire codes in the city.

Chief Minister Gupta visited survivors being treated at Max Hospital in Saket on June 3, 2024 [1]. During the visit, she said that the government would provide Rs 10 lakh in compensation to the families of those killed in the fire [2].

Additionally, the Chief Minister said that those who were seriously injured in the blaze would receive Rs 5 lakh [2]. The financial aid is intended to support victims as they recover from the disaster.

The fire occurred in Malviya Nagar, an area where officials now suspect safety-code violations may have contributed to the severity of the incident [1]. While the government has moved to provide immediate financial relief, the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Authorities are examining whether the hotel had the necessary fire safety certifications, and if emergency exits were properly maintained. The visit to Max Hospital served as a public acknowledgment of the tragedy and a commitment to provide state support to the affected families [1].

“Rs 10 lakh in compensation to the families of those killed”

The announcement of ex-gratia payments is a standard immediate government response to mass-casualty events, but the focus on suspected safety-code violations suggests a broader systemic failure in urban building inspections. If the investigation confirms that the hotel bypassed safety regulations, it may trigger a wider crackdown on commercial properties in Delhi to prevent similar tragedies.