Q:     What is a Hotel License?

A:     Hotel License is a certificate/document which deals with service where the public are admitted for repose or consumption of any food

        or drink or any place where food is sold or prepared for sale.

Q:     What are the minimum requirements for eligibility to hold a Hotel license?

A     Major Person can apply for license.

Q:     Which are the trades which should have Hotel license?

A:     Lodging house, eating house, tea shop, coffee house, café, restaurant & refreshments.

Q:     How can I obtain Hotel License ?

A:     Fill the prescribed Application Form issued by the CMC &submit it to the Concerned ward Health Inspector along with the required

        documents. The concerned authority will verify the documents and do the inspection of site where the hotel business is carried out

        and will issue a Hotel License.

Q:     What are the Documents to be enclosed with the Application Form ?

• Application Form 343

• Tax paid receipt & 3 copies of blue print.

• Owner/Neighbor consent letter.

• CTS extract & Map

         Any other documents, if asked for

Q:     When filing my application for Hotel License , am I required to submit the entire fee?

A:     No, First you shall apply for license with required documents. Concerned Officer will inspect the site. After site inspection they will intimate

        to you, and then you need to pay the entire fees.

Q:     What is the fee Schedule?

Q:     How long does the application process normally take?

A:     Normally 8 days. Incase if documents are incomplete and incorrect it may take more time.

Q:     What can I do if I am denied a license by the Commission?

A:    If denied by the commission, then you may appeal to standing committee (health) by producing the denied letter.

Q:     How to renew the Hotel license?

A.     The following documents have to be submitted for renewal of trade license.

1.        Original License copy.

2.        Previous year fees challis.

3.     Upto date tax paid receipt.

Q:     If I don’t obtain my Hotel License, what will be the result?

A:     As per the KMC Act, running an unauthorized hotel is offense. The concerned authority may seize or lock your hotel business with or

        without intimation.

Q:     My Hotel license has expired three months back. What should I do?

A:     Fill the Renewal Form. Pay the renewal fees with 50% fine.

Q:     My license has expired more than a year back, what should I do?

A:     Give the reason why you have not renewed your license. Fill the due fee along with fine, the present year fee and then start your

        business.

Q:     If the license holder is unable to come for renewal, can his proxy renew his license?

A:     The duly authorized manager or clerks may be allowed where there are no complaints by his business. If any complaints  / problems

        owner must attend for compliance as well as renewal.

Q:     My father/uncle/husband/ relative were a license holder. He is expired and now the license is in my possession. What

        should I do?

A:  If the license holder is expired, one legal heir can change to his/her name with procedure. (By producing legal heir documents and no-

        objection letter issued from other heirs).

Q:     In which cases the License suspension / revocation can occur?

A:   In case the license holder is violating the license conditions and nuisance to neighbors or surroundings.

Q:     Who is the contact officer, if I have questions regarding my Hotel License?

A:     Concerned ward Health Inspector a is the contact Officer for license enquiry.

Q:     What is period for license renewal?

A:     Renewal period is from January 1st to March 31st of every year.

Q:     I have my hotel license. Is it necessary to take food & trade license ?

A:     As per PFA Act & KMC act section 353, scheduled 10, both licenses have to be obtained, if you have taken your hotel license.