Delhi Govt orders to renew HCRs excise licence

The Government of Delhi has directed Hotels, Clubs and Restaurants (HCRs) to renew their licences for the financial year 2026–27 under the existing excise policy, according to an official order issued on Wednesday.

The government had earlier extended the current duty-based excise policy, in force since the 2022–23 licensing year ,  for 2025–26. Continuing with the same framework, the Excise Department has now approved the renewal as well as grant of new Hotel, Club and Restaurant (HCR) and Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (M&TP) licences for the 2026–27 licensing year on the same terms and conditions applicable in 2025–26.

The order further stated that necessary circulars will be issued by the concerned branches handling licences and permits under the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, to operationalise the decision.

However, the department has announced a 10 per cent increase in licence fees for categories L-17/L-17F, L-18/L-18F, L-19/L-19F and L-20/L-20F under the HCR segment. It also clarified that it reserves the right to review the licence fee. In case of any further increase, licensees will be required to pay the revised amount within the stipulated period, failing which the department may suspend transport permits or initiate other appropriate action.