M. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner of Greater Bengaluru Authority
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Chief Commissioner of Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) M. Maheshwar Rao has issued a circular outlining the process and conditions for renewal of trade licences across the five city corporations to streamline the renewal process while ensuring compliance with zoning, building, waste management and public health regulations.
Traders will be allowed to renew their trade licences for a period ranging from one to five financial years, from April to March, based on their preference. The renewal fee will be calculated only for the number of years sought by the applicant.
The GBA has also laid down a graded penalty structure for delayed renewals. Traders who pay the licence fee between February 1 and February 28, will not be charged any penalty. Payments made between March 1 and March 31 will attract a penalty of 25% in addition to the licence fee. From April 1 onwards, a 100% penalty will be imposed along with the applicable licence fee.
Several conditions linked to solid waste management and public health have been made mandatory for renewal such as establishments generating more than 100 kg of waste per day will have to submit proof of on-site waste processing or agreements with empanelled vendors for scientific disposal.
Published – February 02, 2026 09:42 pm IST
