Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a surprise inspection of the Trade and Taxes Department office at ITO on Wednesday and expressed displeasure over the absence of officers during office hours, officials said.

Interacting with the staff present, she enquired about their reporting time and sought a detailed report on the department’s attendance records, they said.

The chief minister flagged a narrow and poorly maintained exit in the office building and asked officials how they would handle an emergency such as a fire.