GCC Seals 18 Commercial Buildings for Lack of Trade Licenses; Banned Gutkha Shops Also Targeted!

On Monday, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) sealed 18 commercial buildings in Kodambakkam and Nungambakkam for operating without mandatory trade licenses. Additionally, three shops selling banned gutkha products were sealed following a police report.

GCC officials stated that the affected shops were given a week to obtain the necessary licenses. They can reopen once they submit the required documentation, including an affidavit and a demand draft for the licensing fee.

The GCC also collected Rs 21.50 lakh in overdue rent from 165 shops previously sealed for non-payment. Following intervention by the local MLA, these shops were allowed to reopen, provided they pay the outstanding rent in two installments.