Bihar Government Sets Up Committee to Probe Patna Municipal Corp's Commercial Rule Changes

The state government announced the creation of a committee to examine alleged irregularities in the Patna Municipal Corporation's handling of commercial permits and fees.\n\nThe panel will review the rules that affect roughly 5,798 entities, from petrol pumps and hotels to schools, offices, shops and mobile‑tower installations, with the aim of improving transparency and revenue compliance.\n\nOfficials said the step comes after mounting public queries and pressure from opposition legislators seeking clarity on how the corporation allocates licences and levies charges.\n\nDetails of the committee's membership, timeline and reporting structure have not been disclosed, but it is expected to submit its findings to the state cabinet for further action.\n\nBusiness owners and local representatives have welcomed the move, urging swift corrective measures to prevent misuse of authority.