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==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
− | + | '''Apply in-person for fresh license:'''<br> | |
− | # | + | #In order to apply for arm gun license in Kerala, applicant has to go the respective collector office. |
− | # | + | #Link for contact: [https://kerala.gov.in/districts-collectors-adms-ploce-officers link] |
− | # | + | #Application form can be obtained from the office while you visit. |
− | # | + | #Make sure that applicant is eligible for applying. |
+ | #Please make sure that the documents are in hand before applying. | ||
+ | #Complete the application form and submit along with required documents to the authority. | ||
+ | #After the application is received, proper entry of records in registry will be made and then request will be forwarded to process. | ||
+ | #The district authority shall call for an report from the concerned Superintendent of Police, thasildhar and the divisional forest officer. | ||
+ | #Application will be forwarded to local police station for verification. | ||
+ | #Competent authorities make through assessments regarding | ||
+ | ##threat based requirements of the arms by the applicant | ||
+ | ##capabilities of use | ||
+ | ##safe handling of the arms by the applicant, | ||
+ | ##physical fitness of the applicant for capabilities of handling the arms, | ||
+ | ##Background, | ||
+ | ##antecedent, etc.. | ||
+ | #The report will be sent back to the respective department. | ||
+ | #If the report is satisfactory and the applicant is considered then the license will be granted. | ||
+ | #Applicant should fill in NDAL (National Database on Arms License)Data Input Form : [https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/uploads/2018/03/2018032332.pdf link] | ||
+ | #Submit it to the Arms Act Department for uploading in the National Database and generate Unique ID. | ||
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+ | '''Apply for Renewal'''<br> | ||
+ | #Please approach respective collector office. | ||
+ | #Link for contact: [https://kerala.gov.in/districts-collectors-adms-ploce-officers link] | ||
+ | #Complete and submit the application for renewal as obtained / advised by respective authorities, one month before the date of expiry of arms license. | ||
+ | #Make sure that the documents are in hand before applying. | ||
+ | #The licensee should produce his/her license and weapon for inspection at the time of renewal and pay the renewal fees. | ||
+ | #If the Licensee is a senior citizen, the competent authority may verify physical fitness and mental alertness. | ||
+ | #If required, address and current antecedent may be verified through local police station. Renewal will be done immediately and the necessary thing about renewal will be made in the license. | ||
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==Required Documents== | ==Required Documents== | ||
− | '''For | + | *Application form |
+ | *Address proof | ||
+ | *Physical fitness certificate | ||
+ | *Weapon training certificate | ||
+ | *Photos | ||
+ | *Property certificate | ||
+ | *Business certificate | ||
+ | *Valid Arms license in original form. | ||
+ | *Recent passport size photo | ||
+ | *Weapon Deposit certificate in case of expiry of renewal date. | ||
+ | *Two Self attested Proof of present residential address. | ||
+ | *Ration card | ||
+ | *Aadhaar card | ||
+ | *Income tax returns | ||
+ | *Pan card | ||
+ | '''For Renewal'''<br> | ||
+ | *Proof of address | ||
+ | *Original License | ||
+ | *Senior citizen should produce fitness and mental alertness certificate | ||
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+ | ==Office Locations & Contacts== | ||
+ | '''Collector,'''<br> | ||
+ | 2nd Floor Civil Station Building, Civil Station Road,<br> | ||
+ | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695043.<br> | ||
+ | Tel: 0471-2731177 | 0471- 2731166(F)<br> | ||
+ | 9447700222(M)<br> | ||
+ | E- mail: [email protected]<br> | ||
− | + | Link for contacts: [https://kerala.gov.in/districts-collectors-adms-ploce-officers link]<br> | |
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+ | ==Eligibility== | ||
+ | *The license authority shall refuse to grant a license: | ||
+ | **Where such license is required in respect of any prohibited arms or prohibited ammunition. | ||
+ | **Where such is required by a person whom the licensing authority has reason to believe: | ||
+ | ***To be prohibited by the Indian Arms Rules or by any other law for the time being in force from acquiring, having in his possession or carrying any arms or ammunition. | ||
+ | ***To be of unsound mind. | ||
+ | ***To be for any reason unfit for a license. | ||
+ | '''Renewal'''<br> | ||
+ | *Applicant should have valid Firearm License to renew. | ||
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==Fees== | ==Fees== | ||
− | + | *Fee information can be obtained directly from the department office while applying. | |
+ | *Fees may vary in variation of the arms. | ||
+ | *Stamp charges | ||
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==Validity== | ==Validity== | ||
− | *A license | + | *A license is valid for 3 years from the date on which it is granted (unless revoked earlier) and need to be renewed before one month of expiry. |
− | * | + | *License may be granted for a shorter period also, if the person by whom the license is required desires or if the licensing authority decides. |
− | * | + | *License is renewable from time to time - Even the authority can ask for renewal in-between the renewal period for recording purpose. |
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==Documents to Use== | ==Documents to Use== | ||
− | Please attach documents | + | Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure. |
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==Processing Time== | ==Processing Time== | ||
− | + | *Fresh license can be issued at a maximum of one month. | |
+ | *Renewal can be obtained in 5 days. | ||
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+ | ==Related Videos== | ||
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+ | '''Kerala - Apply or Renew Arms (Gun) License'''<br> | ||
+ | <video type="//www.youtube.com/">LEYu-x2T3Ww|width="560" height="340"</video> | ||
==Instructions== | ==Instructions== | ||
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Any person who wishes to carry firearms must first secure a license to do so. Every application for the grant of a license shall be submitted in Form A. | Any person who wishes to carry firearms must first secure a license to do so. Every application for the grant of a license shall be submitted in Form A. | ||
− | To know more see Indian Arms Rules | + | To know more see Indian Arms Rules 2010:[https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.india-ava.org/fileadmin/docs/pubs/external-research/Arms_policy_for_individuals__2010.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiklMTbiqncAhVRXSsKHTYdBNgQFjAQegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw25y569OE71NG3DnwGH6hHE Arms Rules 2010] |
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Latest revision as of 05:48, 14 October 2019
Contents
- 1 Procedure
- 2 Required Documents
- 3 Office Locations & Contacts
- 4 Eligibility
- 5 Fees
- 6 Validity
- 7 Documents to Use
- 8 Sample Documents
- 9 Processing Time
- 10 Related Videos
- 11 Instructions
- 12 Required Information
- 13 Need for the Document
- 14 Information which might help
- 15 Other uses of the Document/Certificate
- 16 External Links
- 17 Others
Procedure[edit]
Apply in-person for fresh license:
- In order to apply for arm gun license in Kerala, applicant has to go the respective collector office.
- Link for contact: link
- Application form can be obtained from the office while you visit.
- Make sure that applicant is eligible for applying.
- Please make sure that the documents are in hand before applying.
- Complete the application form and submit along with required documents to the authority.
- After the application is received, proper entry of records in registry will be made and then request will be forwarded to process.
- The district authority shall call for an report from the concerned Superintendent of Police, thasildhar and the divisional forest officer.
- Application will be forwarded to local police station for verification.
- Competent authorities make through assessments regarding
- threat based requirements of the arms by the applicant
- capabilities of use
- safe handling of the arms by the applicant,
- physical fitness of the applicant for capabilities of handling the arms,
- Background,
- antecedent, etc..
- The report will be sent back to the respective department.
- If the report is satisfactory and the applicant is considered then the license will be granted.
- Applicant should fill in NDAL (National Database on Arms License)Data Input Form : link
- Submit it to the Arms Act Department for uploading in the National Database and generate Unique ID.
Apply for Renewal
- Please approach respective collector office.
- Link for contact: link
- Complete and submit the application for renewal as obtained / advised by respective authorities, one month before the date of expiry of arms license.
- Make sure that the documents are in hand before applying.
- The licensee should produce his/her license and weapon for inspection at the time of renewal and pay the renewal fees.
- If the Licensee is a senior citizen, the competent authority may verify physical fitness and mental alertness.
- If required, address and current antecedent may be verified through local police station. Renewal will be done immediately and the necessary thing about renewal will be made in the license.
Required Documents[edit]
- Application form
- Address proof
- Physical fitness certificate
- Weapon training certificate
- Photos
- Property certificate
- Business certificate
- Valid Arms license in original form.
- Recent passport size photo
- Weapon Deposit certificate in case of expiry of renewal date.
- Two Self attested Proof of present residential address.
- Ration card
- Aadhaar card
- Income tax returns
- Pan card
For Renewal
- Proof of address
- Original License
- Senior citizen should produce fitness and mental alertness certificate
Office Locations & Contacts[edit]
Collector,
2nd Floor Civil Station Building, Civil Station Road,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695043.
Tel: 0471-2731177 | 0471- 2731166(F)
9447700222(M)
E- mail: [email protected]
Link for contacts: link
Eligibility[edit]
- The license authority shall refuse to grant a license:
- Where such license is required in respect of any prohibited arms or prohibited ammunition.
- Where such is required by a person whom the licensing authority has reason to believe:
- To be prohibited by the Indian Arms Rules or by any other law for the time being in force from acquiring, having in his possession or carrying any arms or ammunition.
- To be of unsound mind.
- To be for any reason unfit for a license.
Renewal
- Applicant should have valid Firearm License to renew.
Fees[edit]
- Fee information can be obtained directly from the department office while applying.
- Fees may vary in variation of the arms.
- Stamp charges
Validity[edit]
- A license is valid for 3 years from the date on which it is granted (unless revoked earlier) and need to be renewed before one month of expiry.
- License may be granted for a shorter period also, if the person by whom the license is required desires or if the licensing authority decides.
- License is renewable from time to time - Even the authority can ask for renewal in-between the renewal period for recording purpose.
Documents to Use[edit]
Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure.
Sample Documents[edit]
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.
Processing Time[edit]
- Fresh license can be issued at a maximum of one month.
- Renewal can be obtained in 5 days.
Related Videos[edit]
Kerala - Apply or Renew Arms (Gun) License
Instructions[edit]
Applicants may approach the Office of the Deputy Commissioner who is in charge of issuing Arms License Registration.
Required Information[edit]
- Name of Applicant
- Present and permanent address
- Date of birth, age
- Occupation and designation
- Whether the applicant has been:
- Convicted if so, (the offenses),the sentence and date of sentence.
- Ordered to execute a bond under chapter VIII of Cr. P. C. for keeping the peace or for good behavior if so when and for what period.
- Prohibited under the Arms Act, 1959 or any other law from having the arms/ ammunition.
- Whether the applicant applied for a licence before if so when to whom & with what result.
- Whether the applicants licence was over suspended or cancelled/ revoked if so, when and by whom and on what account.
- Whether any other member of the applicants family is in possession of an arms licenses if so particulars thereof.
- Whether the applicant :
- Is a licensee or esteem if so, description of arms hold.
- Has a safe place for keep the arm.
- Particulars of Licence
Need for the Document[edit]
Any person who wishes to carry firearms must first secure a license to do so. Every application for the grant of a license shall be submitted in Form A.
To know more see Indian Arms Rules 2010:Arms Rules 2010
Information which might help[edit]
It is advisable to go to the Deputy Commissioners Office between 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Other uses of the Document/Certificate[edit]
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External Links[edit]
Individual Arms License: http://www.abhijeetsingh.com/arms/india/laws/faq/
Others[edit]
More information which might help people.