Health Trade Licence in Faridabad and Delhi
A health trade licence is the municipal licence for businesses that affect public health: eating houses, banquet halls, hotels, guest houses. In Faridabad, the Municipal Corporation licenses these trades under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994. In Delhi, MCD issues it under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, through its online portal.
What it is
Some trades touch public health directly, because people eat, sleep or gather on the premises. A municipality licenses these trades so its health department can check the premises, sanitation and location. That municipal permission is what people call a health trade licence. MCD’s rate card, revised in July 2022, lists 94 such categories.
In Delhi, the power comes from the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957; Section 421, for example, bars the use of premises as an eating house without the Commissioner’s licence. In Haryana, the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 does the same job: Section 331 for premises used for certain purposes, Section 335 for eating houses and similar places, and Section 336 for places of public amusement. In Faridabad, that means the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF). Councils and committees in smaller towns follow the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973.
Who it applies to
You cook or serve food
Restaurants, dhabas, cafés and banquet halls. In Delhi, the fee depends on seats or hall capacity.
You let rooms to guests
Hotels and boarding houses. Haryana corporations license them along with eating houses, and MCD treats hotels as a health trade.
You draw crowds
Swimming pools, gaming parlours, auditoriums and amusement parks. In Delhi these needed a police NOC for the health trade licence until June 2025.
Why it matters
Keep the shutters open
Municipal bodies close and seal unlicensed health trades. In Delhi, de-sealing alone costs three times the annual licence fee.
Find out early if the address works
MCD has said a licence for a trade in a non-conforming area is void from the outset. Better to learn that before the fit-out, not after.
Keep your papers deal-ready
Banks, landlords and buyers ask for the municipal licence along with FSSAI and fire papers when you expand or sell.
How it differs from other licences
| Licence | What it covers | Who issues it |
|---|---|---|
| Health trade licence | Premises, sanitation and location of a health trade | MCD or NDMC in Delhi; the Municipal Corporation (MCF in Faridabad) in Haryana |
| FSSAI registration or licence | Safety of the food you make or sell | FSSAI, through the FoSCoS portal |
| Shop and establishment | Working hours, staff records and conditions | State labour department |
| Fire NOC | Fire safety of the building | Fire department, where the building falls under the rules |
These do not replace each other, with one exception. NDMC treats a valid FSSAI licence as a deemed health trade licence for food businesses in its area. MCD had not issued a matching notification as of early 2026, though the Lieutenant Governor announced the idea in July 2025. We check the current MCD position before you pay any fee.
In Haryana, your shop and establishment registration is a labour law filing. Since 12 November 2025 it means registration for 20 or more workers and an online intimation below that. It does not stand in for the municipal licence.
Documents required
For the premises
- Ownership proof, or a registered rent or lease agreement
- Latest property tax receipt
- Approved building plan, where available
- Site layout showing kitchen, rooms or hall
For the business
- PAN and identity proof of the owner, partners or directors
- Firm or company registration certificate
- Photograph of the applicant
- Previous year’s turnover, for renewals
Clearances
- FSSAI registration or licence, for food trades
- Fire NOC, where the building needs one
- Copy of the previous licence, for renewals
How it works
Pin down your trade category
The category decides the fee and the documents. A 40-seat restaurant and a 300-guest banquet hall fall in different slabs.
Check the zoning of the address
We confirm the property may be used for your trade. Here is the catch: a café planned on a residential plot in a Faridabad sector may first need the plot’s use changed. No licence fixes a zoning problem.
Collect FSSAI and fire papers
Food trades need an FSSAI registration, or a state FSSAI licence above ₹1.5 crore turnover. We also check whether the building needs a fire NOC.
Apply online and pay the fee
For Delhi we file on the MCD portal, where the certificate can be downloaded once documents and fees are accepted. For Faridabad we apply through the Haryana urban local bodies online services or Saral Haryana.
Clear queries and keep it renewed
If the officer raises a deficiency, we answer it. Then we diarise the renewal.
Timelines
Get it before you start trading
The licence must be in place before the premises are used for the trade, so apply once the premises and clearances are ready.
Renew MCD licences every year
MCD charges an annual licence fee. After a one-month grace period, late renewal adds 10% of the annual fee for each month of delay.
Report changes promptly
Think of a banquet hall on the Mathura Road stretch that adds a second floor. It may now sit in a bigger slab. Update the licence before the change, not after an inspection finds it.
What happens if you trade without one
Get sealed in Delhi
MCD can close and seal the premises under the DMC Act. De-sealing costs three times the annual licence fee.
Lose the fee as well
MCD has said a licence obtained by misrepresentation will be revoked immediately, with no refund of fees. Accurate details are cheaper than a second application.
Face the Commissioner in Haryana
In Faridabad, Section 333 lets the Commissioner prevent the use of premises for purposes covered by Section 331, and Section 337 covers premises used in breach of a licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is a health trade licence?
It is a municipal licence for trades that affect public health, such as eating houses, banquet halls, hotels and guest houses. The municipality’s health department checks the premises, sanitation and location before licensing the trade. In Haryana, corporations such as Faridabad’s license these trades under Sections 331 and 335 of the HMC Act, 1994. In Delhi, MCD issues it under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. We identify your category first, so you apply under the right head.
Who issues a health trade licence in Faridabad?
The Municipal Corporation of Faridabad. Under Section 335 of the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994, eating houses and similar places need the Commissioner’s licence, and Section 331 covers premises used for other licensed purposes. Applications are made online through the Haryana urban local bodies services or Saral Haryana. Units in council towns follow the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973. We file with the body that covers your address.
Do I still need a police NOC for a health trade licence in Delhi?
No. Since June 2025, MCD issues health trade licences for hotels, restaurants, gaming parlours, auditoriums, amusement parks and swimming pools without a Delhi Police NOC. This followed the Lieutenant Governor’s order of 19 June 2025 ending police licensing for seven trades. Fire clearance, where the building needs it, still applies. That is one less office to visit.
Can my FSSAI licence replace the health trade licence?
Only in NDMC areas, for now. NDMC treats a valid FSSAI registration or licence as a deemed health trade licence for restaurants and food businesses. In MCD areas, the Lieutenant Governor announced in July 2025 that eateries would not need the licence, but MCD’s formal notification was still awaited in early 2026. In Haryana, the FSSAI licence and the municipal licence remain separate. We confirm the rule for your address before you spend a rupee.
How quickly can I get the licence from MCD?
Quickly, if the file is complete. Since June 2025, MCD’s web portal lets you upload documents, pay the processing, registration and licence fees online, and download the certificate. If something is missing, the regulating officer issues a deficiency notice, and you must check the status on the portal yourself. Missing fire or property tax papers cause most delays, so we gather everything before filing.
What happens if I renew late?
You pay a late fee. Under MCD’s 2022 rate card, there is a one-month grace period, after which the penalty is 10% of the annual licence fee for every month of delay. A licence left to lapse also exposes the premises to sealing, and de-sealing costs three times the annual fee. We diarise the date from your certificate and remind you well ahead.
Can a licence be cancelled after it is issued?
Yes. MCD has said a licence obtained by misrepresentation will be revoked immediately, with no refund of fees, and a licence for a trade in a non-conforming area is void from the outset. In Haryana, Section 337 of the HMC Act gives the Commissioner powers over premises used in breach of a licence. Honest details and a zoning check up front prevent both problems, and we do both before filing.
How much does a health trade licence cost?
It depends on the trade and its size. MCD’s July 2022 rate card charges an eating house of up to 20 seats ₹10,000 to register and ₹10,000 a year, rising to ₹20,000 and ₹25,000 above 50 seats. Banquet halls pay ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 up to 250 seats. A ₹1,000 processing fee applies to every application. Haryana corporations fix their own fees. We give you the exact government fee for your category before you commit.
What it costs
Our fee plus the government fee that applies to your case, quoted before you commit. Tell us the situation and we will price it exactly.
MCD’s rate card announced in July 2022 (we confirm current rates when we file):
| MCD category | Registration fee | Annual licence fee |
|---|---|---|
| Eating house, up to 20 seats | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Eating house, 20 to 50 seats | ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 |
| Eating house, above 50 seats | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Banquet hall, up to 250 seats | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| Banquet hall, above 250 seats | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
Plus a processing fee of ₹1,000 per application.
Ready to begin?
Tell us your trade, address and size, and we will tell you which licence applies and what it costs.