License Required for Starting a Hookah Parlour in India

License Required for Starting a Hookah Parlour in India

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License Required for Starting a Hookah Parlour in India
License Required for Starting a Hookah Parlour in India

LICENSE REQUIRED FOR STARTING A HOOKAH PARLOUR IN INDIA

Hookah Parlours have been trending a lot now-a-days with more and more people getting inclined towards the consumption and sale of Hookah. People especially youngsters today are hooked to hookah and are always up for trying different flavors and variety. So, for someone planning to open a Hookah parlour, it can turn out to be one really profitable business.

The Supreme Court lifted the ban on Hookah in 2014. However, in order to open a Hookah Bar certain licenses and registrations are important and one needs to comply with the Cigarettes and other Tobacco products Act, 2003. For setting up a Hookah Lounge a license from the police commissioner is required which is granted on compliance with certain terms and conditions e.g.

Teenagers should not be allowed in the lounge.

Permissible ingredients being used in Hookah should not be violating anti-tobacco law.

In a restaurant which has a capacity of 30 persons or more, a separate smoking space should be provided. Smoking area should be separate from restaurant area where smokers can enjoy their cigarette and vaping experience.

The flavors being used in  the Hookah should be got tested by the Central Tobacco Research Institute, Rajahmundry or the Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, Delhi and must not contain any tar or nicotine

Hookah parlor should not be in the periphery of 100 meters of any educational institution.

Being satisfied that all the necessary requirements are met with; the police commissioner may grant a license for running the Hookah bar, but, in addition to this following licenses are also required:

Trade License- Just like any other requirements, trade license is also essential for opening a hookah parlour and can be obtained from the Municipal Corporation or Health department of the state where you are planning to run it.

Shops and Establishment License- Shop & Establishment License can be obtained by applying to the State Chief Inspector of Department of Labor and is important to protect employees rights and working condition.

Fire safety license- All the necessary steps need to be taken in order to ensure safety in case of fire. An NOC for the same is required by submitting an application to the Chief Fire Officer who after inspection would grant the NOC if all the conditions are fulfilled. Otherwise necessary requirements are intimated to the applicant.

Excise License- A License from the Excise Department for the Liquor License is required for which each State has its own rules and regulations.

Music license- As per the Copyright Act of 1957, a license is required for playing recorded music or videos. Phonographic Performance Limited or Indian Performing Right Society provides this license.

Food License- The food license should be obtained from the state level licensing authority for the food you plan to serve with the hookah. The food business operator license is granted for 1 year and can be renewed thereafter. To obtain FSSAI registration, visit here.

Staff license and Labour registration- Labour registrations and licenses for staff are required which are dependent on number and category of staff.

Environmental measures: Environmental clearance is mandatory. An NOC from the Pollution Board of the city/state is required to ensure that the environmental and pollutions norms are not being violated in the course of business.

Registration for GST Registration: The restaurant has to be registered for Goods and Service Tax Registration.This is in regard to the services and amenities provided by the restaurant besides food. To obtain GST Registration, visit here.

A good start to any business is something that cannot be compromised with. Thus, in order to run a Hookah Parlour without any hassles one needs to ensure that the business is being run in accordance with the Cigarettes and other Tobacco products Act, 2003 and that all the necessary licenses have been obtained, as this would help to avoid any legal trouble in future.

Other recommended registrations/Licences to Food Business:

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Author: This blog is written by Ms. Eishani Behl, a passionate blogger & intern at  Aapka Consultant.

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