Sambalpur: SMC Seals Cape Sales Shop in Golbazar; No Trade License Obtained for 5 Years

Shop Sealed for Not Having a License for Five Years

Sambalpur: Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) has sealed the Cape Sales shop located in Golbazar. The enforcement team discovered that the shop had been operating for five years without a valid trade license or paying any taxes. Due to these violations, officials decided to seal the shop.

Inspection Across Several Shops and Malls

According to enforcement officer Sushant Sahu, a joint team from SMC conducted inspections across various shops, starting from Laxmi Talkies Chowk to Gaiety Talkies Chowk. The team included officials from enforcement, tax, and food safety departments. They examined multiple violations, such as unpaid taxes, absence of trade licenses, food safety breaches, and illegal encroachments.

Fines Collected from Various Shops

During the inspection, the officials collected a total fine of Rs. 44,200 from different businesses for violating regulations. However, when they reached Cape Sales in Golbazar, they found that the shop had completely ignored all SMC regulations.

Tension Escalates as Shop Owner Misbehaves

When tax officer Ashok Mishra informed the shop owner about the fine, he reacted aggressively and misbehaved with the officials. This led to a tense situation at the site. Upon further verification of documents, authorities found additional rule violations, leading to the immediate sealing of the shop.

This action highlights SMC’s strict enforcement of business regulations and serves as a warning to other shop owners to comply with trade and tax laws.