Eating House License Registration

Eating house license is to be acquired for operating a shop/restaurant/dhaba/bar/club so forth, with the Eating facility. A food business administrator needs to apply for the Eating House License under the City / State Police Headquarters as well as the Police Commissioner.

Eating House License Registration - An Overview

Any place to which the public are admitted, and where any product identified with food or drink is supplied for consumption”. This license is given through Licensing Police Commissioner of that city.

The Eating House License is given by the Licensing Police Commissioner of that city where the person wants to open the business. The estimated charge necessary to issue this license is Rs. 300.

Registration Process - Eating House License Registration

An Application is necessary to be filed by giving the required details.
The essential documents are to be submitted with the application towards the Additional Commissioner of Police.
Following the submission of an application for eating house license, an appointment date shall be decided for the scrutiny of application with the required documents through Additional Commissioner.

When the Commissioner is satisfied following the proper verification the Eating House License is issued. The licensing authority would take 35-45 days for issuing the license.

The validity of the Eating House License relies on the health trade license which is issued through the concerned local body.

Documents Required for Eating House License Registration

The Site Plan of Eating House.
Postcard size photographs of Eating House.
Copy of a valid Trade License from NDMC/MCD/DCB/Airport Authority of India along with the fee receipt.
Proof of the Legal occupancy of the Eating House and NOC from the landlord in case of a tenancy.
Identity and Residential Address Proof of the applicant.
An affidavit on stamp paper which has to be duly attested by Notary Public.
In case the seating capacity of the people in the eating house is 50 or more then the fire safety certificate is to be obtained.
An undertaking for amusement activities and installation of CCTV Cameras with 30 days recording facility.
Certificate of Incorporation and details of directors in case of Company.
Copy of Board Resolution.
GST Registration Certificate.
FSSAI License.
Details of Employees.
Police Clearance Certificate.
Fire Safety measures installation proof.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the validity period of Registration Certificate i.e. Eating House license?

The Registration Certificate/ Eating House license will be valid for three years, subject to validity of trade license possessed by the applicant.

2. How to obtain a Duplicate Registration Certificate?

In case Registration Certificate is lost, defaced or destroyed, an application can be made to the Registering Authority regarding the same. The Registering Authority may on receiving an application made to him and after such enquiry as he may think fit, issue a duplicate copy of the Registration Certificate on payment.

3. When the Registration Certificate can be cancelled?

The Certificate of Registration is liable for cancellation by the Registering Authority for violation of any regulation or Directions issued by the Registering Authority after the holder of certificate of Registration has been afforded a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against such cancellation.
If the operation of the Eating House has been closed due to any reason, the R.C. holder may submit a written request to the Registering Authority for cancellation of the R.C. by surrendering the same.

4. Whether Registration Certificate transferable?

In case of death of Registration Certificate holder or any other unavoidable circumstances , the Registration Certificate may be transferred after the production of amended Health Trade License issued by the civic body and after due Character Verification conducted by Registering Authority.

5. How to file an appeal against an order of Licensing Unit?

Any person who is aggrieved by the orders of Registering Authority may present an appeal before Commissioner of Police within time period of 30 days from the date of order against which an appeal is to be filed.