The Gangtok Municipal Corporation (GMC) will conduct physical verification of trade licences from March 26 onwards to ensure that business establishments operate under legitimate licences and are not subletting them, officials confirmed on Monday.
Key directives for traders:
Shops and business owners must display their trade licences prominently at their place of business.
Traders must produce a fresh No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the building owner.
A verification slip will be issued to each trader, which must be uploaded at the time of trade licence renewal for FY 2025-26.
Licences found sublet to outsiders could face cancellation, in line with recent government warnings.