Eating House & Lodging House Licence in Delhi (2026) — The Police Licence Is Gone; Here's the Actual Checklist
Quick answer: There is no longer a Delhi Police eating house or lodging house licence. On 19 June 2025 the Lieutenant Governor withdrew police licensing under s.28(1) of the Delhi Police Act for hotels, motels, guest houses, eating houses, discotheques, swimming pools, video-game parlours, amusement parks and auditoriums; the Licensing Unit now handles arms and explosives. A restaurant, café, cloud kitchen with seating, guest house or hotel in Delhi needs an MCD/NDMC Health Trade Licence, an FSSAI licence, a fire NOC where Rule 27 applies, and the usual Shop Act, GST and DPCC items.
Last verified 4 October 2026 — rules on this page checked against the current notifications. We update it the day a rule changes.
What replaced the police licence
| Need | Authority | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Health Trade Licence — eating house | MCD / NDMC / Cantonment Board | ₹10,000 + ₹11,500 a year (≤20 seats); ₹15,000 + ₹23,000 (21–50); ₹20,000 + ₹28,750 (50+) — full table |
| Health Trade Licence — lodging / guest house | MCD / NDMC / CB | ₹10,000 + ₹11,500 (with dining); ₹10,000 + ₹23,000 (≤20 beds); ₹15,000 + ₹34,500 (20+ beds) |
| FSSAI licence | FSSAI / State Licensing Authority | See FSSAI fees |
| Fire NOC | Delhi Fire Service | Required for assembly occupancy and buildings over the Rule 27 thresholds |
| Shop Act, GST, DPCC, music licence | Labour Dept, GSTN, DPCC, IPRS/PPL | Per item |
What we do
- HTL in the right seat/bed band, FSSAI, fire NOC and DPCC consent in one sequenced file
- Excise work for bars: L-17 and related Delhi excise licences
- Gurugram / Noida openings: Haryana and UP municipal trade licences plus Commissionerate permissions where they apply
We state only figures read on the issuing authority's own notification or portal; anything else is confirmed at filing and never estimated.
Talk to us before you file anything
Frequently asked questions
Is an eating house licence from Delhi Police still required?
No. Police licensing of eating and lodging houses was withdrawn by the LG on 19 June 2025; the Licensing Unit now deals with arms and explosives.
What licence does a restaurant in Delhi need now?
An MCD/NDMC Health Trade Licence (₹10,000 registration + ₹11,500 to ₹28,750 a year by seats), FSSAI, fire NOC where applicable, Shop Act and GST.
What does a guest house need?
An HTL in the lodging category — ₹10,000 + ₹23,000 a year up to 20 beds, ₹15,000 + ₹34,500 above — plus fire NOC (hotels and guest houses above 12 m always need one).
Do I still need a police NOC for the HTL?
No. MCD removed the police-NOC condition after the June 2025 withdrawal.
Do events or live performances need police permission?
Event-specific permissions may still apply; we confirm with the district police before the event rather than assume either way.
Does this apply in Gurugram and Noida?
No — those are Haryana and UP Commissionerates with municipal trade licences under their own Acts; requirements are confirmed at filing.
What about a bar?
Add the Delhi excise licence (L-17 family) to the HTL/FSSAI/fire stack.
When exactly did the police licence end?
The LG's order is dated 19 June 2025.