Hyderabad, Nov. 19 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has extended the deadline for the application for new/renewal of trade licenses till December 20.

The original deadline for the applications was December 1; however, due to the model code of conduct for the Jubilee Hills by election being in force till November 16, the deadline has been extended by 20 days, stated a press release.

In case of delays after the deadline, a 25 percent penalty will be levied on the original fee amount for applications submitted till February 19, while a 50 percent penalty will be levied for applications submitted after February 20 onwards.

In addition to the licence fee, businesses are also required to pay 10 percent of the total fee r...