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In order to streamline procedures in line with the Centre's maximum governance, minimum government, and ease of doing business policies, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has issued an order relieving the police from issuing licenses for various business activities, including hotels, motels, guest houses, and restaurants.
According to the order, businesses will not have to obtain no objection certification from police to operate. This exemption applied to establishment such as swimming pools, auditoriums, amusement parks, video game parlours, and discotheques as well.
The licensing powers will now be with local bodies, including the Municipal Corpora...