The Urban Development and Housing Department, Govt. of Jharkhand on September 08, 2026, issued the Jharkhand Municipal Regulation for issue of No Objection Certificate for Food Business Operators engaged in manufacture, processing, storing and selling of Meat and Meat Products, 2026.
These Regulations shall come into force with effect from October 26, 2026.
The following has been stated:
• The Government has notified the Regulations for Issue of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Food Business Operators engaged in the manufacture, processing, storage and sale of meat and meat products. The regulations apply to Urban Local Body areas governed by the Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011.
• Businesses shall obtain an NOC from the concerned local authority before applying for a food business licence. Applications are subject to document verification and mandatory site inspection, and an NOC will be issued only for premises located in areas designated by the local authority for slaughtering or meat-related activities. Applicants shall pay a processing fee of ₹100 and submit prescribed property or tenancy documents, Aadhaar, updated holding tax and solid waste management charge receipts, photographs, a premises layout plan and a solid waste management plan.
• NOCs remain valid until the expiry of the relevant licence, and an updated NOC is required for licence renewal. Operators shall comply with the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001, and applicable restrictions under the Jharkhand Bovine Animal Slaughter Prohibition Act, 2005.
[Notification No. - 08/Niymavali/101/2017 Na.Vi.Aa-3198]
