The applications for the grant of Arm Licenses are submitted in the office of Add. SP City (depending upon the address of the applicant) and Add. SP Rural, GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR, by the applicant or through his representative along with the following documents
Application on the prescribed Performa “A” (available at Collectrate office Surajpur, Gautam Budh Nagar).
Four passport size photographs one is attached on the form, the other three are duly attested on the reverse by a Gazetted Officer and submitted along with the form.
Attested copy of the proof of residence i.e. Ration Card, Voter Identity Card, Passport, Electricity Bill (current) etc.
Posting certificate /recommendation from the Commanding Officer (in case of Armed Force personnel).
Q2
How to purchase the weapon after issue of Arm License?
Ans.
After issue of license the weapon prescribed in Col. 5 can be purchased from any authorized dealer/authorized licensee in Gautam Budh Nagar . After purchase of weapon it will be produced for inspection and getting the entry made in the license booklet.
Q3
How to renew the Arm License?
Ans.
The license is renewed for a period of three years and the following documents are required at the time of renewal:-
Application on prescribed Performa
Original Arm License of the licensee.
Proof of residence i.e. electricity bill, water bill, telephone bill, driving license, passport, election voter id-card, ration card, property/house tax, tax return, etc. (self attested photocopies of at least any two documents)
Weapon to be produced for inspection.
Five Steps for Renewal
Step 1: Documents Verification
Step 2: Weapon Inspection
Step 3: Criminal Antecedent’s Check at Counter No.3
Step 4: Fee Deposit
Step 5 :- Collection of arms license
Note: - The licensee can apply for renewal of his /her license from one month in advance to one month later from the date of expiry of license. This period will be treated, as valid period for renewal and within this period only the due fees will be charged but afterwards late fees will be charged.
Q4
What is the procedure for issuing of Duplicate Arm License Book?
Ans.
The Duplicate Arm License Books are being issued in following cases: -
A) In case of missing /lost of Arm License book:- The licensee has to apply on plain paper along with a copy of NCR/FIR registered with police station and two photographs of applicant attested on the reverse by a Gazetted officer and an Affidavit on Rs.10/- Stamp paper duly attested by Notary mentioning the details duly of Arm license and that he /she will surrender the old license if found.
B) In case of old license book is completed / damaged: - The licensee has to apply on plain paper along with original Arm License and two photographs duly attested on reverse side by a G.O.
Q5
What procedure has to be adopted in case of change of address?
Ans.
If the licensee has shifted within the jurisdiction of District, he has to produce the proof of residence of the present address along with application and original arm license. If he/she has shifted out of District, he/she will apply for registration to the D.M. concerned and genuineness letter will be issued on the demand of such D.M., but before that one has to take the transport license to carry the weapon to his new place of residence in case his area validity for the license is U.T. of District only.
Q6
What needs to be done in case the licensee expires?
Ans.
First the legal heirs of the licensee will deposit the weapon which belongs to the deceased after obtaining weapon deposit permission from this office for which they will apply on plain paper along with copy of death certificate and original Arm license.
Q7
How the weapons which belongs to the deceased licensee to be disposed-off?
Ans.
The first legal heir of the deceased licensee will apply to this office along with the following documents:-
a) Indemnity bond on Rs.100/- stamp paper duly attested by SDM/Notary
b) NOCs from all legal heirs on Rs.10/- stamp paper duly attested (each)
c) Weapon Deposit Slip
d) Death Certificate
e) Photocopy of the license of the purchaser, if weapon being sold to any Individual
f) Original license of the deceased licensee (if already not deposited).
Q8
How to sell the weapons which exists on an Arm License?
Ans.
If the licensee wishes to sell the weapon(s), which exists on his license he/she will apply on prescribed Performa along with Original Arm License and photocopy of Arm License of purchaser. Also he/she can sell the weapon to authorized arms dealer after obtaining permission from this office, the weapon can be transferred on the license of the purchaser only after 45 days. After 45 days he/she will inform this office about the sale of the weapon and the same will be deleted from their license.
Q9
What is the procedure for registration of Arm License issued from outside Delhi?
Ans.
As per Section 62(3) of Arms Rules which states “if a person who holds a license in form 11 changes his place of residence, permanently or temporarily for more then thirty consecutive days, and carries with him the weapon concerned by the license, to a place other than indicated in column 2 of the license, he shall (within thirty days of such change), send intimation about such change to the licensing authority of the place or his new residence as well as to the authority which granted the license or last renewed it, as the case may be and shall on demand forthwith produce the license and the weapon to the first mentioned authority for making necessary entry in the license to indicate these in the particulars of the new residence of the licensee.
So if the Licensee shifts to Delhi from outside Delhi will apply for registration of his license in Delhi along with the following documents:-
Application on prescribed Performa.
Three passport size photographs duly attested by a GO on reverse side
C) Proof of residence in District
D) Original Arm License.
E) He/she will also bring the Weapon(s) which exists on his /her license for inspection
Transportation License from DM concerned if the area Validity of Arm License is only for a particular state
Q10
How to apply for grant of prohibited Bore Arm License?
Ans.
The licenses for Prohibited Bore Weapons is granted by Ministry of Home Affairs. The following types of case are being considered for grant of prohibited bore/ semi/--automatic arms licenses:-
1) To Defence personnel who were allocated such weapons prior to june,1982
2) To legal heirs of the deceased license holders who would like to keep such weapons on family heirlooms basis.
Under 2) Category, There are following two types of cases where the grant of license for possession of a PB Arm is allowed:-
A) Where the license holder has expired without having the PB weapon transferred in the name of any of his legal heir
B) Where the license holder intends to transfer the PB weapon during his lifetime.
There are two categories where a license holder of PB weapon can transfer his weapon:-
i) When the license holder has attained the age of 70 years. or
ii) When the license holder has held the weapon for more than 25 years.
To apply for such a license the following documents are to be submitted with DCP/Licensing, Delhi who after scrutinizing the case the will forward same to the authority concerned:-
Application on Form “A”
Three passport size photographs duly attested by a GO on reverse side.
Age certificate of the applicant.
Challan for Rs. 300/-towards license fee
Death Certificate of the licensee (in case of death of licensee” Category “A” above)
Affidavit from the licensee to the effect that he/she has no objection for the transfer of the arm in the name of the applicant and no other person will apply for any license in future if the weapon is transferred (in case Category B above)
Original license renewed up to the current period (in case of above B category)
No objection from the other legal heirs in the prescribed affidavit (Category “A” above)
If the application is made after the lapse of a considerable time after the death of the licence holder, the status of the possession of the weapons.
Classification certificate of weapon from authorized agency.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS RELATED TO EXPLOSIVE AND AREA VALIDITY SECTION
Q1
What are the conditions of Arms & Ammunition Dealership license?
Ans.
The license is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rules, 1962.
The license entitles the licensee to fabricate components and parts of fire-arms and ammunition for the purpose of repair of fire-arms or conversion or repair of ammunition of the categories shown in col. 4 but does not entitle him to manufacture such components or parts for the purpose of or utilized for assembling into complete arms or ammunition.
The license does not entitle the Dealer to take Arms or Ammunition for testing to a testing range or other place without permit for the purpose, or to prove any firearms.
The license is valid only so long as he carries on the trade or business; in the premises shown in Col. 3 thereof, and will ipso facto lapse if the business is discontinued for a continuous period exceeding six months.
The licensee shall maintain a register of all firearms and ammunition in stock and of all sales, showing the particulars in such forms as may be prescribed by the Central Government for the purpose.
He shall make available for inspection his stock and his registers on the demand of any Magistrate or any police officer of a rank not below that of inspector or if the Central Government so directs of Sub-Inspector.
He shall affix on a conspicuous part of his place of business, factory or shop a signboard on which it shall be painted in large letters in English/Hindi and in the language of the district his name and the arms and ammunition licensed to convert/repair /test/(other than proof-test) /sell/transfer.
He shall affix in his place of business, factory or shop a copy of Sec.36 of the Arms Act, 1959 either in English/Hindi or in the language of the district.
Where a license is granted for conversion of ammunition, it shall not entitle the licensee to convert blank cartridges or any ammunition, having no projectile into single/multiple ammunition or to load or re-load any ammunition.
He shall not sell the arms or ammunition covered by the license, elsewhere than at the place of business, factory or shop specified in column No.3
He shall not keep Government arms or ammunition unless he is specially authorized in this behalf by the Central Government
He shall, at the time of sale or transfer of any arms or ammunition to a person holding a license in Form III from IV, Form V, form VII or Form VIII, endorse on the license;
A) the name, description and residence of the person who takes delivery of the articles sold or transferred;
B) the nature and quantity of the articles sold or transferred; and
C) the date of sale or transfer.
He shall at the time of sale or transfer of a weapon, enter in his register the number and other Identification marks,if any, stamped on the weapon at the time of manufacture or otherwise.
He shall give information of all sales or transfers of arms and ammunition, to such person and in such manner as the Central Government may direct.
He shall not sell or transfer ammunition to any person licensed to possess or carry arms, without his first obtaining a written certificate from such person to the effect that , with the quantity of ammunition proposed to be acquired by him, the total quantity of ammunition in his possession shall not exceed the maximum quantity which he is entitled to possess at any one time or his total allowance for the year; Provided that he shall not in any case sell or transfer to any person any quantity or ammunition in excess of the maximum which may be fixed by the Central Government for such person or which is endorsed on such person’s license.
He shall not sell arms & ammunitions to an officer, not commissioned officer or soldier of the Armed forces of the Union, unless such person produces the written pass or permit signed by his Commanding Officer and then only to the extent and on the condition specified in such pass or permit.
He shall not sell arms & ammunitions to an officer, not commissioned officer or soldier of the Armed forces of the Union, unless such person produces the written pass or permit signed by his Commanding Officer and then only to the extent and on the condition specified in such pass or permit.
The licensee shall forthwith give information at the nearest police station of the lost or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by the license.
Subject to the other conditions contained herein no licensee shall without reasonable cause refuse to sell arms or ammunition to any person who is entitled to purchase or acquire such arms or ammunition under the provision of the Arms Act-1959 or the Arms Rules-1962.
Q2
what are the other general points to be followed by the A & A dealers?
Ans.
Trade is not carried outside the licensed premises.
Repair is done only in the prescribed place.
Adequate safety measures are taken to prevent loss/theft of arms & ammunition.
Entries in various registers are continuous and no over writing/insertion or wilting is made.
The trade is being carried out against a valid dealer’s license and all conditions of the license are being fulfilled.
As a test case particulars of the licensee to whom weapon etc. have been sold/purchased may be got verified from issuing authority. Similarly the genuineness of NOC/TI may also be verified.
Stock position is displayed at a prominent place.
Q3
What is the procedure to issue Transport License?
Ans.
The transport licenses on various forms prescribed in the Arms Act/Rules, are issued to the licensee and also to the Arms & Ammunition dealers to carry the arms & ammunition to another place against a NOC given by the DM concerned.
Q4
Why the NOC is required?
Ans.
If a licensee having area validity of Delhi intends to purchase weapons from the Indian Ordinance Factories or even from the dealers of the other States/Union Territories, a NOC is issued to the licensee under the provisions of Rules 50(i) of the Arms Rules, 1962 by this office. The Licensees of other states are following the same procedure unless the issuing authority has issued a NOC and this office to take out the weapon from Delhi issues TL.
Q5
What is special permit?
Ans.
The shooters of various categories are issued Special Permit to procure ammunition for target practice. The quantity of ammunition is dependent upon the performance of the shooter in different shooting events. These permits are issued for one year and renewed further on the basis of the performance of the shooter keeping in view the ammunition utilized by him during the year.
Q6
What is carry permit?
Ans.
These permits are issued to the shooters to carry the weapon and ammunition to the destination where the Shooting Championship Compositions are being held, In case the validity of Arms license is not extended for the particular state(s)
Q7
what is the requirement for issuance of Form XV to A & A dealers?
Ans.
A valid Import License issued under Foreign Trade Regulation.
Performa Invoice of that firm from which the Arms & Ammunition are to be imported.
Stock position like Quantity in Stock as well as Allowed by the Licensing authority.
A photo state copy of dealership license showing authorization of arms & ammunition.
Prescribed fee.
Q8
What is the requirement for issuance of Form XVII to A & A dealers?
Ans.
A Classification certificate regarding the weapon to be exported is not of current & popular bore for which ammunition is available in the country, is also not in use in the armed forces of India & is of non service pattern or neither automatic or semiautomatic, (According to rule 33 of the Arms Rules, 1962) this certificate is to be issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Department of DGQA, New Delhi.
A Certificate issued by the Government of India, Archaeological Survey of India, regarding non- antiquity of the weapon which is to be exported (According to rule 33 of the Arms Rules, 1962)
A Copy of written request of the borrower/purchaser regarding the said weapon, which is to be exported that it is for personal use not for sale.
A request of the sender/dealer for form XVII
Prescribed fee.
Q9
What are the requirements for a fireworks license?
Ans.
Whether the floor area of the shop/premises is minimum9Sq. mtrs & maximum 16 sq. mtrs.
Whether the entrance door/exit is provided with doors opening outside or otherwise.
Whether there is any shop having fireworks or any other similar hazardous material within 15 meters from the proposed premises
The premises shall be situated on the ground floor of the building only.
Any proposal for basement or on upper floor of a multi-storied building should be rejected.
The fireworks shops should be on the ground floor facing road and no portion of shop in any multi storied building /complexshould have any opening to rest of the building or its passage/stair case/lifts etc.
Electricity wiring should be through conduit pipes
Fire safety instruments should be in working conditions.
Q10
What is the criteria/instructions for extensions of Area Validity of the Non Prohibited Bore Arms Licenses?
Ans.
All India extension may be granted only to the Group “A” Officers and Commissioned Officers of the Armed Forces.
In the case of Group “B” Officers, the area validity should be specific in relation to a Particular State (S) or Territories only. This will also apply to the cases of J.C. O. s of the Armed forces.
In other cases, the area extension permission may be given only in respect of the native state or States or territories that would be adjoining or otherwise for a very limited number of States/territories say 1-3 States.
In the case of businessman, the standing, the nature of business and the area of operation should be the guiding factor. Normally, the area validity should be extended to specified States only but in case the business is spread over to several States or the applicant has to transit through several States then ALL India extension may be considered.
Q11
What type of documentary proofs are required?
FARMER
Attested copy of Land Revenue record/registry
Attested copy of khationi/khasra
BUSINESS
Area of operational of the business. He has to give details of the branches and their addresses.
Attested photocopy of proof of financial transaction in the form of Bank Draft of cheque/receipt I.T. & S.T. Return etc.
PRIVATE CO. EMPLOYEE
The Address of the branches with documentary proof.
A certificate of the M.D./Owner/ G.M. of the company certifying the above information given at column No. 11 of the prescribed proforma.
GOVT. SERVANT
Nature of the Service i.e. whether all India etc.
Photo Copy of the identity Copy of the certificate from employer
Certificate of the Head of Office/C.O. (in case of the Armed Forces)
(Besides, a photocopy of valid Arms Licence is also required.)
ARMS
FRESH
Application is received
Application is dispatched to Distt. Police
Recommendation of Distt /Decision
Sanctioned for Gun/Rifle cases:- License is issued
Not Recommendation: - Rejection Letter is issued
Recommendation for Rev./Pistol Cases: -
- Interview Letter
- Interview by DCP/Lic.
If approved, License is issued
Rejection: accordingly intimated
Renewal of License
Document Verification
Weapon Inspection
Criminal Antecedent Check from local police feed back and S.C.N. check.
