Frequently Asked Questions about MCD Health Trade License Ashok Vihar
Q. What is the difference between an MCD trade license and a health trade license in Ashok Vihar?
A. The MCD trade license (general trade licence) covers ordinary trade and storage and is now paid with property tax. The health trade license is issued by MCD's Public Health Department for trades that affect public health, such as restaurants, hotels, gyms and spas. Both fall under Section 417 of the DMC Act.
Q. Is an MCD health trade license mandatory in Ashok Vihar?
A. Yes, for trades in the health-licensing category operating in MCD areas of Delhi. Restaurant rules have been revised recently, so confirm the current position for your trade and location.
Q. Do restaurants in Delhi still need a health trade license?
A. In MCD areas, the licence continues in a revised form alongside FSSAI. In the NDMC area, a valid FSSAI licence is treated as the health trade licence.
Q. What is the health trade license fee in Delhi in 2026?
A. It depends on the trade. For example, an eating house of up to 20 seats pays a one-time registration charge of ₹10,000 and an annual fee of ₹11,500 for FY 2025-28, plus a ₹1,000 processing fee per application. See MCD's fee structure for other trades.
Q. What is the fee for the MCD trade license (general trade)?
A. The fee is 15% of your annual property tax, paid through MCD's Property Tax Portal.
Q. Can I apply for an MCD trade license online in Delhi?
A. Yes. General trade licence payment is made through MCD's Property Tax Portal at mcdonline.nic.in, and health trade licences are applied for on the Unified Health Trade Licensing portal at etl.mcdonline.nic.in.
Q. What documents are required for a health trade license in Delhi
A. Typically ID and address proof, ownership or tenancy proof, business constitution documents, FSSAI certificate for food businesses, a structural safety certificate, site plan and affidavits. MCD publishes an updated document list on its circulars page.
Q. Is a police NOC required for a health trade license in Delhi?
A. No. The requirement has been removed for categories including hotels, restaurants, gaming parlours, auditoriums, amusement parks and swimming pools.
Q. How long is an MCD trade license valid?
A. A general trade licence is valid for one financial year, aligned with the property tax period. For a health trade licence, you can now take up to six financial years at once, or take three years and extend to the 4th, 5th or 6th year by self-certification. For trades that need a Fire Safety Certificate, the licence is valid only while that certificate is valid.
Q. How do I renew my trade license in Delhi online?
A. For general trade, pay the licence fee with your property tax. For health trade, renew on the Unified Health Trade Licensing portal before expiry.
Q. What is the penalty for running a business without a trade license in Delhi?
A. Prosecution under Section 461 of the DMC Act, late fees on delayed renewals, and possible cancellation of the licence if declarations are false.
Q. Do gyms and spas in Delhi need a health trade license?
A. Yes. MCD issued a specific policy for fitness centres, gymnasiums, health clubs and spas on 29 December 2025.
Q. Can I get a trade license for a shop in a residential area of Delhi?
A. Only certain small trades are permitted, in shops of up to 20 sq m on the ground floor, under the Master Plan of Delhi. Unauthorised constructions may not qualify.
Q. Can a trade license be transferred to another person or shop?
A. No, except to legal heirs after the licensee's death.
Q. How do I check my trade license status or download the certificate?
A. Use your application or acknowledgement number on the relevant MCD portal. For general trade, the property tax payment receipt is your licence.
Q. How much does a trade license consultant in Delhi charge?
A. Fees vary by trade and number of outlets. Our service fee starts at ₹3,500 + 18% GST, and government fees are extra. Contact us for an exact quote.
Q. Do I need a Fire NOC before applying for a health trade license in Delhi?
A. Yes. MCD's general terms say an applicant seeking a health trade licence must obtain the Fire NOC before applying. For trades that need a Fire Safety Certificate, the licence stays valid only while that certificate is valid.
Q. Can I get a health trade license valid for more than one year?
A. Yes. Under MCD's March 2025 office order, you can choose a licence valid for six financial years, or take three years and extend to the 4th, 5th or 6th year by self-certification without a mandatory inspection at renewal.
Q. What if I made a mistake in my health trade license application?
A. Use the amendment feature instead of filing a new application. The portal blocks new applications that closely match a pending or approved one (same trade type and about 90% match in trade name and address).
Q. What happens if my health trade license application is rejected?
A. If all four agencies on the portal reject it, file a new application. If fewer than four reject it, use the re-apply option shown against the agency status.
Q. Can I shift my restaurant to a new address on the same health trade license?
A. No. The licence is specific to the premises, and any change in premises, alteration or ownership amounts to revocation, so a new licence is needed for a new address.
