Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel introduces planning regulations for gaming zones prioritising public safety

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 6 : Following the growing trend of gaming activities as venues for recreation and leisure, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has introduced planning regulation of gaming activity areas in the Comprehensive General Development Control Regulations (CGDCR) as large crowds that often gather at game zones, said an official statement from CMO.
Considering public safety, security, and welfare, the CM has made a significant decision to incorporate crucial provisions, and separate planning regulations have been established for gaming activity areas within commercial constructions and dedicated gaming zones, added the statement.
CM Bhupendra Patel has introduced provisions in the CGDCR that include detailed regulations for the construction of gaming activity areas. These regulations address road width, minimum area, building height, parking, safety measures, and the various types of required NOCs (No Objection Certificates), as mentioned in the statement
Additionally, for independent gaming activity plots, specific provisions have been made to prioritise public safety, such as separate entry and exit points, emergency exits, and designated refuge areas.
It has been specifically stated that at gaming activity sites, the BU (Building Use) certificate, fire NOC, and all other required licenses, certificates, NOCs, and permits must be prominently displayed, read the statement further.
The new regulation mandates that revised permission, in line with the updated guidelines, must be acquired before commencing any construction work or using the existing property, even if previous development or BU permissions have been granted.
Chief Minister has directed that the new CGDCR regulations must be followed, with penalties in place if work begins without proper approval.
Following the Rajkot TRP Game Zone tragedy, it has become crucial to establish separate planning regulations for gaming activity areas and those within commercial constructions.
Earlier on September 4, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel directed District Collectors to accelerate the recovery efforts in areas affected by heavy rains and expedite the distribution of cash assistance and household aid to needy families. Responding to the Chief Minister's directions, district administrations are processing payments of cash assistance and household support to affected families in both rural and urban areas. This is being done through comprehensive surveys of the impacted regions. The State Government is helping people and families whose livelihoods have been disrupted and whose household goods have been damaged or destroyed due to the heavy rains.