Maharashtra - Get a Paying Guest License or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Get a Paying Guest License or Permit, the applicant has to approach the state’s municipal corporation link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The authority will undergo a thorough inspection by a certified inspector to ensure that it meets the required standards.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Identity proof such as a PAN card, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or Passport
• Address proof such as a driving license, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or utility bill
• A proof of ownership of the property such as a property deed or sale deed
• No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from fire department, and police department may be required to ensure that the property meets all safety and security requirements.
• A copy of the building plan, showing the layout of the property and the rooms that will be used for paying guests, may be required.
• Income tax returns may be required to submit income tax returns or financial statements to demonstrate that the applicant is capable of running the paying guest accommodation.

Office Locations & Contacts

Municipality corporation
XX8+2V9, New Administrative Building,
Chandan Wadi, Pachpakhadi, Mahapalika Bhavan Rd,
Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400602
Contact link, link

Eligibility

• Any person who that intends to Get a Paying Guest License or Permit is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• A paying guest license ensures that the accommodation meets certain safety and security standards, such as fire safety equipment, emergency exits, and other essential amenities. It also ensures that the accommodation is registered with the local government authorities and is operating legally.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• The name and location of the PG
• Details of manager.
• Details of security person
• Details of Warden.

Need for the Document

• A paying guest (PG) license is a permit issued by the local government authorities that allows individuals or businesses to operate a paying guest accommodation in India.
• A paying guest accommodation is a type of lodging where individuals rent out rooms or a portion of a residential property to other individuals for a short-term stay. This type of accommodation is especially popular among students, working professionals, and people who are relocating to a new city for work or study.

Information which might help

The owner or manager of a PG, is endowed with the following responsibilities:

• Maintenance of appliances, fixtures and fittings in the building.
• Ensure the premises are free from any accumulation of refuse, foul matter or undesirable growth.
• Ensure adequate lighting and ventilation of the premises.
• Provision and maintenance of facilities such as artificial lighting, emergency lighting and adequate fire extinguishers as prescribed under the relevant laws.
• The provision of suitable storage areas to facilitate the storage of refuse, waste or rubbish before its final disposal.
• Accommodation of the appropriate number of inmates in a room.
• Notify the inspector where any of the inmates are suffering from a communicable disease and initiate the essential recommended proceedings.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

Cancellation and Suspension of License
The concerned Officer may cancel a license on the following grounds:

• The license has been availed by misrepresentation or fraud.
• The licensee has contravened or hasn’t complied with any of the provisions, rules or terms and conditions of the Act.
• The management of the hostel is conducted in an unsatisfactory manner or is performed in a manner which is highly prejudicial to the moral and physical well-being of the inmates.
• The hostel has rendered itself unsuitable for the purpose.