Soru

To regulate commercial activity in the newly designated Green Corridor, the Municipal Directorate published specific mandates for issuing operating permits. Every applicant must satisfy four primary conditions:

I. The operating vehicle must be a zero-emission electric model.
II. The proprietor must hold a commercial food safety clearance valid beyond the current calendar year.
III. A mandatory, non-refundable deposit of ₹25,000 must be submitted.
IV. The enterprise must demonstrate at least 48 months of continuous prior operation within the metropolitan limits.

However, the Directorate allows specific deviations:
- Clause (A): If an applicant fulfills all conditions except (I), but utilizes a hybrid bio-CNG vehicle producing noise below 50 decibels, their file must be escalated to the Corridor Environmental Committee.
- Clause (B): If an applicant fulfills all conditions except (IV), but the proprietor is a registered state culinary academy graduate, the file must be escalated to the Regional Director.

Applicant Profile: 'Earth Plates' submitted their application on August 14, 2026. The enterprise has been operating continuously in the metropolitan limits since January 2021. The proprietor holds a commercial food safety clearance valid until May 2027. They have submitted the ₹25,000 deposit. The food truck operates on a hybrid bio-CNG engine with a certified noise level of 45 decibels.

Based exclusively on the mandates provided, what is the appropriate administrative action for this application?