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I wish to start a pool table establishment. What are
the licenses
I require?
You require the Premises License and the Performance License. |
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Which
authority issue these licenses?
The Premises License is issued by the office of the Commissioner
of Police. Performance license is issued by the office
of the
Divisional Asstt. Commissioner of Police |
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What should I do to have these licenses?
You should make an application in the prescribed format affixing a court fee stamp of Rs.
5 on it. It is available with the Theatre Branch situated in C.P.office, Mumbai. |
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What
are the requirements to start the said business?
You will have to submit the following documents
along with your application.
1. The plan (map) showing details of the premises
where the pool table will be
placed for playing games. The
entry/exit and ventilation area (window) should
be indicated in the Map along
with the location of fire fighting apparatus.
2. Geographical location of the site (showing road
approach building/adjoining
the proposed place i.e. on east,
west, north and south sides) The plan should
be drawn by the register of architect
with his counter signature.
3. Certificate or receipt of fire fighting equipment
should be installed in the
proposed premises.
4. Documents showing ownership/title/rights of the
premises
(owned/leased/rented).
5. If the premises are rented, then NOCs from
the concerned landlord stating
that he does not have any
objection for starting the said activities.
6. NOC from the Fire Brigade office.
7. NOC from the Health Department of BMC .
8. If there is a telephone, then the certificate
from MTNL office.
9. NOC from the Electrical Inspector.
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I don't have all these required documents at present. Can I submit them afterwards?
Unless you submit these documents, your application will not be processed;
you cannot start the business by submitting an incomplete application. |
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I have submitted all the documents. Are there any
other requirements?
After receipt of all the required documents, the application will be processed. Enquiries will be made by the concerned Police station regarding
the suitability of place and also the law and order situation. |
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What about
the enquiries regarding suitability of place?
Enquiries will be made by the concerned/local Police
station on the following points:
1. Whether the premises (where pool table situated) are commercial or
non-
commercial.
2. The distance of the site from any educational institution, hospital or religious
place located within 75
meters.
3. Terms and conditions of the games.
4. Whether the game is played for prize; if so, then what is the prize,
and how
long it will be played and also by how many players.
Also, their details.
5. How many staff are employed or will be employed, their work and
responsibility,
whether they are trained or otherwise.
6. Whether any other activity is going on apart from
the pool game; details of
these activities.
7. Details of tables with accessories.
8. Details of fans, distance between tables, seating capacity (when all tables are
busy) etc.
9. Whether beverages, drinks, eatables or any other item is served to the
visitors. 10. Proposed timings of opening and closing of
the establishment.
11. Whether smoking is allowed inside the premises.
12. Whether there is a trainer, if so the details to be provided.
13. Whether the proposed place is located in a congested and thickly populated
area.
14. Names and address of the owner or partner of the place of amusement.
15. Whether a similar place of amusement exists within a radius of 75
meters. If
so
then details of whether the site in question is located inside a
hotel/restaurant/commercial establishment etc. |
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Why so many NOC's
are required? Are they really necessary?
NOC's are required as per the rules and hence they are mandatory. Unless you submit them, your application will not be considered. |
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Under what rules
do you issue the license and what are the documents required for
the same?
Rules for Licensing and Controlling Places of Public Amusement (other than cinemas) and Performances for Public Amusements including Melas and Tamashas, 1960. |
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How long
will the process take?
The process will take minimum 30 to 45 days from the date of submission of all the required documents. |
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What is the license fee structure?
Fees structure is as under.
Premises license fee Rs. 100 per table annually
Performance license fee Rs. 100 per table per day
(issued by the concerned ACP). |
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If the report of the Police station is negative, what would be the result of my application?
If the report is negative, or due to some reason your application is rejected, you will be given
a personal hearing. |
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What is the procedure for renewal of the license?
You have to make an application along with the copy of license, one month prior to the expiry of the license.
You will also have to submit valid NOC's along with the application. Enquiries will be made through concerned
Police station and after receipt of the enquiry report, you will be intimated. |
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What is the procedure for renewal of the license?
Same as license fees. |
