Businesses operating hotels, lodges, guest houses and inns may require a Sarai Licence under the applicable West Bengal regulatory framework.
The application workflow is available through SilpaSathi/TathyaSathi, followed by the relevant departmental process.
Who Needs a Sarai Licence?
The approval is relevant to accommodation establishments such as:
- Hotels
- Lodges
- Guest Houses
- Inns
- Tourist accommodation establishments
When Should You Apply?
The licensing process should be planned before commencing the relevant accommodation activity.
The workbook identifies Udyam Registration before application as an important prerequisite.
Other applicable local and statutory clearances should also be assessed based on the establishment.
Documents Required
The checklist includes:
- Land Deed/Lease Deed
- Parcha
- Land Conversion Certificate
- Khajna
- Trade Licence
- Approved plan, where applicable
- FSSAI
- Pollution CTE/CTO
- Excise Licence, where there is a bar
- Fire Safety Certificate
- Profession Tax
- GST return
- Latest electricity bill
- Affidavit
- ITR
- Keeper’s Character Certificate
- Applicant EPIC/PAN/other ID
Application Timeline
The indicated timeline in the workbook is 90 days.
Actual processing may depend on verification of the premises and supporting clearances.
How to Apply?
The application begins through SilpaSathi, which creates the Common Application Form and routes the application into the relevant departmental workflow.
The departmental form requires establishment, owner and room-related information along with document uploads.
CredAxis Support
We assist with:
- Sarai Licence documentation
- Eligibility assessment
- Application preparation
- SilpaSathi filing assistance
- Supporting document coordination
- Compliance guidance