rti-for-trade-licence
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Trade licence renewal pending? RTI to municipal commissioner
Direct answer. File RTI to Municipal Commissioner / Health Officer with trade-licence number. Ask application/renewal status, inspector field-report, objection notices, projected issuance date.
Legal framework
- State Municipal Acts — trade-licence framework (e.g., Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act §305).
- Citizen Charter — typical 30-45 day SLA.
- Article 19(1)(g) — right to trade.
5 questions to ask
- Application/renewal status.
- Inspector field-report.
- Objection notices.
- Projected issuance.
- Officer-in-charge.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Municipal Commissioner / Health Officer Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Trade licence application/renewal My trade-licence application/renewal No. [..] is pending despite SLA. Please furnish (1) status, (2) inspector report, (3) objections, (4) projected issuance, (5) officer-in-charge. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without trade-licence number.
- Skipping inspector report request.
- Not citing renewal cycle deadline.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoUD/A/2017/000789 — trade-licence status disclosable.
- Sodan Singh v. NDMC (1989) — Article 19(1)(g) framework.
Pro tips
- Most cities have online portals — reference application ID.
- Pair with CM grievance.
FAQ
- Q: Operating without licence — fine? Yes — file RTI for fine schedule + appeal.
- Q: Adverse inspector remarks? Demand under §4(1)(d).
Related reading
Sources
- State Municipal Acts. Sodan Singh v. NDMC (1989).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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