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Hyderabad junior college safety and certificate violations

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In early August 2026, Hyderabad’s education authorities issued a show‑cause notice to Ignite Junior College in Nizampet after a child‑rights commission complaint revealed that the college was holding classes and a student mess in an underground cellar, a use prohibited by building and fire‑safety regulations. The college was ordered to respond by August 5, with possible disciplinary action pending. A few days later, a routine verification by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) uncovered forged fire‑no‑objection certificates (NOCs) submitted by eight private junior colleges seeking affiliation. The investigation, triggered by a separate complaint, led to criminal charges against the institutions and a directive to cancel their operating permissions. The two incidents illustrate a widening enforcement effort against safety‑related violations in Hyderabad’s junior‑college sector. By late August, the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) and HYDRAA announced the implementation of an integrated software system to verify NOCs and prevent future fraudulent submissions. To address concerns regarding compliance burdens, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath indicated that the agency may consider allowing fire NOC renewals every two years instead of annually. Officials also noted that the board is reviewing an Rs 8 lakh penalty previously imposed on colleges and urged institutions to use the HYDRAA online portal to avoid reliance on unauthorized brokers.

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