GUWAHATI: A commercial establishment on A.T. Road, Maligaon (Ward No. 8) has been fined ₹1,50,000 after being found operating without a valid Trade License during an enforcement drive conducted by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC).
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According to a post shared by GMC on its official social media handle, the spot fine was imposed following an inspection that revealed the business was functioning in violation of municipal trade licensing norms. An official receipt dated 22/07/2026, issued by GMC, confirms the penalty amount of One Lakh Fifty Thousand rupees only, citing the violation as "Running of Business without Trade License."
The GMC has urged all commercial establishments across the city to obtain and renew their Trade Licenses on time to remain compliant with municipal regulations, warning that similar enforcement drives will continue against defaulters.
This latest action is part of GMC's broader commitment to maintaining civic discipline and safeguarding public infrastructure across the city. Officials reiterated that such enforcement drives will be carried out regularly across all divisions to deter unauthorized use of public spaces, and that the Corporation remains firm in its resolve to hold violators accountable while encouraging citizens to be active partners in keeping Guwahati clean, orderly, and visually appealing.