The Mayor issued the direction in this regard for issuing and renewal of licences for hotels, guest houses and restaurants, among others.
It would reduce the time involved in the process and lead to good governance that would "improve accountability and transparency". Earlier the system had always been quite prone to corruption, resulting in complaints, he said.
Public Health Department of the corporation issues health licences to hotels, guest houses, restaurants etc., from the point of view of sanitation and hygiene to ensure its proper maintenance in public interest.