Permission for display of advertisements by means of neon-signs, wall paintings or letters on balloons and advertisement on business premises such as shops, showrooms, cinema theatres, petrol pumps and offices, etc. is very much an essential part of business today. The provision relating to such display of advertisements are covered under and regulated by section 328 and section 328 A of MMC act 1888.

1. Advertisement Permit – u/s 328 Download in English Download in Marathi Download in Hindi
2. Renewal of Advertisement Permit – u/s 328* Checklist
3. Change in Constitution of Advertisement Permit – u/s 328* Checklist
4. Cancellation/Forfeit of Advertisement Permit – u/s 328* Checklist
5. Duplicate Advertisement Permit – u/s 328* Checklist
6. Restoration Advertisement Permit – u/s 328* Checklist

Approving Authority Sr. Inspector (License Department)
Processing Duration Nil for Renewal and Duplicate certificate application as the certificate will be delivered at the time of submission of valid application along with applicable fees.
Seven days (per scrutiny level) for all other applications from the date of submission of valid application along with required documents.
Application Scrutiny LevelsSingle level for Renewal and Duplicate certificate application
Two levels scrutiny for all other applications

Fees Applicable
Scrutiny Fee payable at the time of submission of New Trade Licence Application
Schedule Fee payable after approval of application by the competent authority for all applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the application process *Application will be available shortly. Currently, these applications are available at Citizen Facilitation centres.
Last updated on 31/12/2016