Dangerous & Offensive (D&O) Trade License

hotels, workshops, industries, manufacturing units

1. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A. Applicant Identity Documents

  • Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
  • PAN Card
  • Passport size photograph
  • Mobile number & email ID

B. Business Establishment Documents

  • Ownership Certificate / Title Deed (if owned)
  • Rental Agreement / Lease Agreement (if rented)
  • Consent Letter from Building Owner
  • Building Number (Municipal Door No.)
  • Property Tax Receipt (latest)

C. Building & Location Documents

  • Building Permit / Completion Certificate
  • Occupancy Certificate (if applicable)
  • Site Plan / Location Sketch
  • Zoning Compliance (Commercial use approval)

D. Trade-Specific Documents (Depends on business type)

For Restaurants / Hotels:

  • Food Safety License (FSSAI)
  • Kitchen layout plan

For Workshops / Industries:

  • Pollution Control Board Consent (PCB Certificate)
  • Factory License (if applicable)

For Hazardous Activities:

  • Fire & Safety Certificate
  • Electrical Safety Certificate

E. Environmental & Safety Documents

  • Waste Disposal Agreement
  • Sanitation Certificate
  • Water Source Certificate

F. Additional Declarations

  • Self-declaration affidavit (non-hazard misuse)
  • NOC from neighbors (if required by local body)

2. STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1: BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION

  • Define trade category (hotel, workshop, industry, etc.)
  • Ensure it falls under D&O category

STEP 2: VERIFY BUILDING ELIGIBILITY

  • Confirm building is approved for commercial use
  • Check zoning rules in Municipality / Panchayat

STEP 3: COLLECT ALL DOCUMENTS

  • Gather all documents listed above
  • Ensure copies are self-attested

STEP 4: APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Option A: Online (if available)

  • Visit Municipal portal (e.g., Sulekha / KSMART in Kerala)
  • Register/Login
  • Select D&O Trade License
  • Fill application form:
    • Applicant details
    • Trade details
    • Location details
  • Upload documents
  • Submit application

Option B: Offline

  • Visit Municipal Corporation / Panchayat Office
  • Collect D&O License application form
  • Fill manually
  • Attach documents
  • Submit at License Section

STEP 5: FEE PAYMENT

  • Fee depends on:
    • Type of business
    • Area (sq.ft)
    • Risk category
  • Pay via:
    • Online payment / Treasury / Office counter

STEP 6: INSPECTION

  • Health Inspector / Licensing Officer visits site
  • Checks:
    • Hygiene
    • Safety
    • Pollution control
    • Public nuisance risk

STEP 7: APPROVAL PROCESS

  • File reviewed by:
    • Health Department
    • Secretary / Municipal Authority
  • If compliant → Approved
  • If issues → Notice issued for correction

STEP 8: LICENSE ISSUE

  • License generated with:
    • Trade name
    • License number
    • Validity (usually 1 year)
  • Collect:
    • Online download OR
    • Office collection

STEP 9: RENEWAL (VERY IMPORTANT)

  • Renewal required annually
  • Apply before expiry
  • Submit:
    • Renewal form
    • Previous license copy
    • Updated tax receipt

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Operating without D&O License → Fine / Closure
  • License must be displayed at business premises
  • Any change (ownership / activity) → Fresh approval required
  • High-risk trades need strict compliance

COMMON BUSINESSES REQUIRING D&O LICENSE

  • Hotels & Restaurants
  • Bakeries
  • Workshops (mechanical, electrical)
  • Slaughterhouses
  • Factories / Small industries
  • Waste processing units