In Any column, there has to be one stirrups which runs out to out by covering all vertical reinforcement bars of the columns in it, we call it as a Master Ring.
In option A, Master ring seems to be absent, this type of combination can be done by adding master ring into it.
Option B is OK as it satisfies the criteria.
The ultimate responsibility is of structural consultant, so for such kind of issues, we should always write to structural consultant for resolutions of queries, might be in some case, designer had done that purposefully by considering other factors about which we do not have any idea.
