Trade licence now mandatory for PGs: Authority issues seven-day deadline for compliance

The Bengaluru East Corporation has made trade licences mandatory for all paying guest (PG) accommodations in East Bengaluru, warning that unlicensed operators will face fines and closure.

In a major enforcement drive, the Bengaluru East Corporation has made trade licences mandatory for all paying guest (PG) accommodations operating within its East zone. The civic body has issued a seven-day deadline to all PG owners to comply, warning that unlicensed businesses will face heavy fines and possible closure.

According to officials, many PGs have been operating illegally in residential zones without proper approvals, ignoring key safety and hygiene rules. The civic body has identified several such establishments during recent inspections and issued formal warnings.

Also Read:BJP to oppose Bengaluru tunnel road project in Parliament, Assembly, and Court: Tejasvi Surya

Violations by PG Operators

The Bengaluru East Corporation highlighted multiple violations commonly found among PGs:

•    Running commercial operations in residential areas without proper permission.
•    Failing to provide basic safety, sanitation, and hygiene facilities to tenants.
•    Non-compliance with fire safety norms, posing serious risks to residents.
•    Failing to install mandatory CCTV cameras for security purposes.

Officials have warned that any PG failing to meet these standards within the set period will face penalty and sealing of premises.

Also Read:Fifth metro train to start on Yellow Line from November 1; Waiting time to reduce to 15 minutes

Seven-Day Deadline for PG Owners

All PG owners in East Bengaluru have been instructed to obtain valid trade licences within seven days. Those who fail to do so will face immediate punitive action, including fines and closure under municipal law.