FAQ's - Arms Licence
1. How does one procure a new Arms License?
Ans : By submitting an application in ‘A' form with Rs. 5/- Court fees stamp
2. How much time it takes to get a new Arms License?
Ans : 2 months after the application is submitted (provided all the doccuments are in
order).
3. What is procedure to procure a New Arms License?
Ans : application form is sent to the concerned Police station. The Police station makes
an
enquiry and submit the report to the Zonal DCP who interviews the applicant and submits his report.
Once convinced by the reports, the licensing authority issues the license.
4. Which documents needs to be submitted for obtaining a new Arms License?
Ans : 1. Copy of Ration card
2. Election card
3. Last 3 year's I.T. Returns /chalan copy/assessment orders
4. Two character certificates from the responsible citizens of your locality
5. Physical fitness certificate
6. Proof of Educational Qualifications (self attested copies of certificates. Original should not be
submitted
alongwith application).
7. Proof of age (Birth Certificate/school leaving certificate).
8. Supporting documents to justify the need for holding the arm for security or for sports
etc.
5. How an Arms license is renewed?
Ans : should fill-in the renewal form and affix Rs. 5/- Court fees stamp thereupon. The
licensee should produce his weapon and license for inspection at the time of renewal and pay the
renewal fees. Renewal will be done immediately and the necessary noting about renewal will be made
in the license.
6. My license has expired three months back. What should I do?
Ans : Fill up the renewal from, produce the weapon for inspection along with the license.
You have
to pay late fee and thereafter, the license will be renewed on satisfaction of the issueing
authority about the delay.
7. My license has expired more than a year back, what should I do?
Ans : the weapon for inspection before the licensing authorityalong with the renewal
form.
Submit your explanation for the delay preferably with the documentary support for the same. You will
be issued with a Show Cause Notice. Submit your reply within 15 days. The issue will be decided by
the licensing authority on merits of the case, and the decision will be communicated to you by
letter, through the concerned Police station.
8. License holder was out of station and hence could not renew the license in time. What is the
remedy?
Ans :1) Deposit the weapon at the nearest Police station
2) Obtain receipt for the same
3) Fill up the renewal form as an agent of the license holder and submit the same.
4) When the license holder returns, direct him to the office of licensing authority for renewal of
his arms
license, as explained above.
9. My license has expired more than a year back, what should I do?
Ans : 1) Submit an application as per the format (TJP - Temporary Journey Permit) with
Rs. 5/-
Court Fees Stamp.
2) Attach a copy of the license.
3) Next day, pay a fee of Rs. 20/-. If approved, your TJP will be issued on the next day.
4) TJP is only valid for 30 days and is subject to local restrictions imposed by the local
authority.
10. How do I get a license for property protection (Per-Pro Basis)?
Ans : for property protection is granted on Per-Pro basis. The procedure is same as that
of obtaining a new license.
11. My father/uncle/husband/ relative was a license holder. He expired and now the license or the
weapon is in my possession. What should I do ?
Ans : 1) You have to deposit the weapon and the original license (with ammunition) for
safe
custody at the nearest police station. A safe custody receipt will be issued to you.
2) If you want to retain the weapon, submit your application for a new arms license in form A
3) The weapon can be kept in safe custody for one year. Charges for safe custody are @ Rs.50/- for
per year.
4) Procedure for issuing a new license is same as explained above.
5) 8) Please remember that grant of new license depends on your eligibility.
12. My father/relative is old. He wishes to give me his weapon. What is the procedure?
Ans : 1) Make an application for arms license in form A .
2) Attach a consent letter of the license holder with an affidavit on Rs. 20/- stamp paper.
3) Attach NOC from all legal heirs on a Rs.20/- stamp paper, duly notarized.
4) The remaining procedure is same as for procuring a new license.
5) Please remember, grant of license depends upon your eligibility, and not on the wishes of
donor.
13. My All India Arms License was issued in another State. I want it to be registered/renewed in
Maharashtra. What should I do?
Ans : 1) Submit an application in prescribed form for re-registration to the licensing
authority
(C.P./D.M.).
2) Attach a copy of the arms license.
3) Attach residential proof.
4) 10 NOC from the original licensing authority should also be attached. This NOC produced by the
applicant is liable for a recheck from the concerned authorities directly.
5) A Police station report with remarks from the Zonal DCP/SP should also be attached. On receiving
the NOC and remarks, decision shall be taken by the licensing authority about
re-registration.
14. I want to make my license issued for one city, valid in the whole of Maharashtra. What is the
procedure?
Ans : 1) Make an application, explaining the reasons for your request, on a plain paper
with
Rs.5/- court fees stamp; to the licensing authority.
2) Attach a copy of Arms license.
3) The application will be sent to the police station (having jurisdiction over the area of your
place of residence) for enquiry.
4) On receipt of Police station report, you will be called for an interview.
5) The decision will be conveyed to you in writing through the Police station.
15. I want to make my license valid in the whole of India. What should I do?
Ans : 1) Submit an application (explaining the reasons) to the Government of Maharashtra,
Pol- IX,
Home Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai with a copy of the license.
2) The application will be sent to the Police station/Unit for an enquiry,
3) On receipt of the report, you will be interviewed by the appropriate authority.
4) The Government of Maharashtra will take the decision on merits and you will be informed
accordingly.
16. 1 want to sell my weapon. What is the procedure?
Ans : 1) Submit an application (on plain paper) with Rs.5/- court fees stamp and attach a
copy of
your license.
2) Inform Arms and Ammunition Branch/DM with relevant documents.
3) If all documents are in order, sale permission will be issued.
FAQ's - Passport/Visa
1. What is a Passport?
Ans : "Passport" is an official document, issued by competent authority on behalf of a
sovereign nation state, certifying the holders identity and nationality, & authorizing the holder to travel
abroad.
2.Where is the passport application form available?
Ans : Passport application forms are available at Regional Passport Offices. They are also
available at
http://passport.nic. in
3. What are the fees for issuing a passport ?
Ans : 1) Fresh Passport ( 36 pages) of 10 years validity- Rs. 1,000.
2) Fresh Passport ( 60 pages ) of 10 years validity - Rs. 1,500.
3) Fresh Passport for Minors (Below 15 years of Age) of 5 years validity - Rs.600 (Cash either by Bank
Draft in favor of the Passport Office or in Cash. In case of D.D. full name of the applicant and application
number to be written on the reverse of the draft.)
4. What is the procedure if the passport is lost?
Ans : A complaint should be lodged in the concerned local police station and thereafter, an
application for a new passport should be submitted.
5.How many days are required for police verification?
Ans : The verification procedure takes about 3 weeks from the receipt of the application.
6. What are the documents required to apply for a passport ?
Ans : Attach two copies of the following documents:
1. Applicant's Ration Card or any of the following documents.
a) Telephone Bill.
b) Electricity Bill.
c) Bank Account Passbook.
d) Election Card.
e) Letter from the Society on letterhead.
f) NOC from the department if applicant is a Government servant.
2. Proof of date of birth : School leaving certificate / Birth certificate.
3. Citizenship documents (If applicant is citizen of India by registration or naturalization).
4. If the applicant does not reside on the present address for the last one year, an additional set of
personal particulars form for each additional place of residence is required.
5. Colour Photographs (frontal view).
6. Two photographs are required for verification at the local police station.
7. What is the procedure if the applicant is minor?
Ans : following additional documents :-
a) Affidavit by legal guardian (if parents are not legal guardians).
b) Affidavit by two responsible persons who know the legal guardian as well as the minor.
c) Attested photocopy of passport if any, of both parents, incorporating their present marital
status.
8. What is procedure for change of name after marriage / divorce?
Ans :
a) A woman applying for the first time for a passport in her married name or for
change of name/surname in the existing passport on account of marriage should furnish:
1. A photocopy of the husband's passport (if issued to him).
2. An attested copy of the marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages or an affidavit from
the
husband and wife along with a joint photograph.
b) Divorcees applying for change of name or deletion of spouse's name in existing passport must furnish:
1. Divorce deed / Order of family court.
2. Affidavit furnishing details about divorce.
c) Re-married applicants applying for a change of name/spouse's name should furnish:
1. Divorce/death certificate as the case may be in respect of first spouse, and
2. Documents as (a) above relating to second marriage.
9. List of applicants entitled to Emigration Check Not Required stamp (E.C.N.R.) -
Ans : a) People going abroad in managerial capacity and possessing specialized degrees in
their respective fields.
b) All Gazetted Government servants.
c) All Income-Tax payers (including Agricultural Income-Tax Payees) in their individual capacity. I.T.
assessment orders issued by Income-Tax Dept. for last three years be submitted along with application for
passport. If assessment order is not issued, copies of Income Tax Return stamped by Income Tax authority can
be accepted.
d) All professional degree holders, such as doctors holding M.B.B.S. degree in Ayurveda or Homoeopathy,
accredited Journalists, Engineers, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, Lecturers, Teachers, Scientists,
Advocates etc.
e) Spouses and dependent children up to the age of 24 years are listed from (b) to (d).
f) All persons who have been staying abroad for more than 3 years
g) Seamen who are in possession of CDC or C cadets.
h) All holders of Diplomatic/Official passports.
i) Dependent children of parents whose passports are classified as E.C.N.R. until they attain 24 years
of age.
j) Persons holding permanent Immigrant Visas
k) Persons holding Graduate or higher degrees.
l) Persons holding 3 years diploma equivalent to degrees.
m) Nurses possessing qualifications recognized under the Indian Nursing Council Act-1947.
n) All persons above the age of 60 years Note- No emigration clearance is required for visiting
Bangladesh, Pakistan and all countries of Europe (Excluding C.I.S. States), North America, Australia, Japan
and New Zealand.
o) No emigration clearance is required for persons possessing certificate of Vocational Training from
the Government/ Government recognized institutions.
10. What is a VISA?
Ans : VISA refers to an endorsement (writing or branding) on the passport, made by competent
authority of a nation State, allowing entry to the passport holder into another country. VISA is necessary
for entry into another country.
FAQ's - FIR / NC
1. What is an F.I.R ?
Ans : F.I.R. means First Information Report, made to police, about commission of a
cognizable offence, In effect, it amounts to putting law in to motion by giving information relating to the
commission of a cognizable offence to an officer in charge of a police station, (which shall be reduced into
writing and read over to the informant) and shall be signed by the person giving such information. It is
mandatory to give a copy of the first information report (as recorded by police) to the complainant or
informant free of cost.
2. How do I lodge F.I.R.?
Ans : The informant/ complainant should go to the police station having jurisdiction over
the area (where the offence is committed) and report to officer in-charge/ station house officer about
commission of a cognizable offence. In case information is given on telephone, the informant / complainant
should subsequently go to the police station for registration of FI R
3. What is a cognizable case or What is cognizable offence ?
Ans : A cognizable case means a case in which a police officer may, in accordance with the
First Schedule of Cr.P.C. (1973), or under any other law for the time being in force, arrest without
warrant.
4. What is the meaning of the term 'taking cognizance'?
Ans : The term 'taking cognizance' has not been defined in Code of Criminal Procedure. When
any Magistrate takes cognizance under section 190 (1) (a) Cr.P.C., he must not only have applied his mind to
the contents of the petition, but he must have done so for the purpose of proceeding in a particular way as
per procedure prescribed in the Cr.P.C., and there after sending the complaint for further enquiry. A
magistrate can also order investigations under section 156(3) of Cr.P.C.
5. What is a Non cognizable offence ?
Ans : Non cognizable offence means in which a police officer has no authority to arrest
without warrant.
6. How do I lodge a NC complaint ?
Ans : Information about such offences is to be given in a similar manner as explained under
F.I.R.. The officer in-charge would reduce the complaint in writing (about commission of IN on cognizable
offence ) and give a copy thereof to the complainant free of cost. No police officer can investigate a
non-cognizable case unless he obtains prior permission of a Magistrate having power to try such case.
7. What is meant by a 'complaint' ?
Ans : Complaint means any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view
to his taking action under the code of criminal procedure (1973), that some person (whether known or
unknown), has committed an offence.
8. What is meant by public place ?
Ans : Public place includes (and means) the foreshore, the precincts of every public
building or monument, and all place accessible to the public for drawing water, washing or bathing or for
the purpose of recreation. {B.P.Act 1951, sec 2(13)}
FAQ's - Prohibitory Orders
1. What is meant by Prohibitory Orders?
Ans : Prohibitory Orders refer to orders issued by competent authorities prohibiting certain
things under various ACTs viz„ Bombay Police Act, 1951, Cr.P.C. etc. Prohibitory Orders are issued by C.P. /
D.M. under section 37 of B. P. Act 1951. Such orders are valid for a term of 15 days (at a time) and are
renewed by the competent issuing authorities from time to time.
orders under section 37 referred to above are issued to prohibit:
a) assembly of 5 or more persons
b) Processions of any kind
c) Use of loudspeakers, amplifying instruments, musical band and bursting of crackers
d) Carrying of arms, cudgels, sticks or lathis, swords, spears, knives, unlicensed guns or any other
articles capable
of being used for causing physical harm or violence
e) Carrying of any corrosive substance or explosive, or carrying or colleting projectlites like stones
or
other
instrument which can be used to cause harm or violence
f) Exhibition of effigies, corpses, or figures/figurines, public utterances / loud cries, singing of
songs,
playing of
music,delivery of harangues, use of gestures or mimeticrepresentation, exhibition or dessimination of
pictures,
symbols,placards or any other objects / things that may, in the opinion of any police, offend against
decency/morality or undermine the security of, or tend to overthrow the State
2. What is the penality for contravention / breach of prohibitory orders under section 37 B.P. Act
1951 ?
Ans : Section 135 of B.P. Act 1951 provides for penal action for such contravention.
FAQ's - Arrest - Bail
1. What is 'Arrest'?
Ans : As per Ballentine's Law Dictionary 1948 Ed.P.105, arrest means the taking, seizing, or
detaining of the person of another, either by touching, or putting hands on him, or by any act which
indicates an intention to take him into custody, and subjects the person arrested to the actual control and
will of the person making the arrest.
Chapter V and section 41 to 59 of Criminal Procedure Code 1973, deals with Arrest of Persons.
As per section 41 (1) Cr.P.C, any police officer may, without an order from a Magistrate
and without a
warrant, arrest any person,
a) who has been concerned in any cognizable offence, or a reasonable complaint has been made, or
credible
information has been received or a reasonable suspicion exists; or
b) who has in his possession of any implement of house breaking; or
c) who has been proclaimed as an offender or
d) in whose possession anything is found which may reasonably be suspected to be stolen property; or
e) who obstructs a police officer while in the execution of his duty, or who has escaped, or attempts to
escape, from lawful custody;
f) reasonably suspected of being a deserter from any of the Armed Forces.
per section 42 of Cr.P.C., any person who, in the presence of a police officer, has
committed or has been
accused of committing a non-cognizable offence, refuses on demand of such officer to give his name and
residence, can be arrested.
per section 50 of Cr.P.C., person arrested without warrant has to be informed about
the grounds of his
arrest and about his entitlement regarding bail.
per section 53 of Cr.P.C., when a person is arrested and if there are reasonable
grounds for believing
that an examination of his person will afford evidence as to the commission of an offence, it shall be
lawful for a registered medical practitioner, acting at the request of a police officer not below the rank
of sub-inspector (and for any person acting in good faith in his aid and his direction), to make such an
examination of a person arrested as is reasonably necessary, and to use such force as is reasonably
necessary for that purpose.
2. Do I need license for public show of cinema?
Ans : Yes. You have to obtain a temporary performance license from concerned licensing
authority (C.P./D.M.).
3. Do I need license/ permission for dramatic/mimetic/musical performances?
Ans : Yes. You have to obtain a temporary performance/premises license from concerned
licensing authority (C.P./D.M.).
4. Do I need to take permission for organizing a morcha/dharna/public meeting or rally?
Ans : Yes. You need to take permission for taking out a morcha/ dharna/ organising public
meeting or rallies from concerned Commissioner of Police or District Magistrate.
5. Do I need a license for consumption / possession of Liquor?
Ans : Yes, you need to take license for consumption / possession of Liquor from concerned
Commissioner of Police or District Magistrate.
FAQ's - Loudspeaker
1. Do I need permission for using loud speakers?
Ans : Yes. You should obtain permission from concerned C.P/ S.P./ District Magistrate for
sound amplification under rules made under sec 33 of B.P. Act, 1951. Such a permission is required to be
taken for private/ public functions held in private / public places.
(CP/DM) under the rules made under section 33 of B P Act 1951.( PI refer Rules for
Licensing and Controlling Places of Public entertainment 1953 for Greater Mumbai) :
There are two classes for obtaining licence for Place of public entertainment classified as class "A" (to
sell a liquor, toddy, or any intoxicating drug) and class "B" (For residential Hotels and Lodging Houses)
2. What is the meaning of the term 'place of public Amusement'?
Ans : Place of public Amusement means any place where music, singing, dancing, or any
diversion or game, or the means of carrying on the same, is provided and to which the public are admitted
either on payment of money or with the intention that money may be collected from those admitted and
includes a race course, circus, theatre, music hall, billiard room, bagatelle room, gymnasium, fencing
school, swimming pool or dancing hall.(Please refer Rules for licensing and controlling places of public
amusements (other than cinemas) and performances for public amusement, including melas and tamasha's, 1960
for Greater Mumbai).
3. What is meant by premises and performance license?
Ans : A Premises and Performance license means a license is required to be obtained for all
performances which would include live music, band, orchestra, drama, circus or any other type of performance
in a public place under Rules for Licensing and Controlling Places of Public Amusement (other than Cinemas)
and Performances for Public Amusement including Melas and Tamashas, 1960 .The Commissioner of Police and the
D.M. are empowered to grant such licenses.
FAQ's - Various Licenses
FAQ's - Various Licenses
Section 33 of Bombay Police Act 1951 empowers C.P./D.M. to make rules for requlation of traffic and for
preservation of order in public places. Establishments / organisers providing entertainment in the form of dramatice
/ mimetice / dance or similar performances are required to obtain proper license from the competent authority under the rules referred to above.
1.What is the meaning of 'Eating House'?
Ans : 'Eating House' means any place to which the public are admitted, and where any kind of
food or drink is supplied for consumption in the premises by any person owing or having an interest in or
managing such place, and include a refreshment room, boarding-house, coffee-house or a shop where any kind
of food or drink is supplied to the public for consumption in or near such shop, but does not include
"placeof public entertainment".(Please refer section 2(5 A) of B P Act 1951).
2. What is the meaning of the term 'place of public entertainment'?
Ans : Place of public entertainment means a lodging house, boarding and lodging house or
residential hotel and includes any eating house in which any kind of liquor or intoxicating drug is supplied
(such as a tavern, a wine shop, a beer shop or a spirit/ arrack/ toddy/ ganja/ bhang/ opium shop) to the
public for consumption in or near such place. (Please refer section 2 (10) of Bombay Police Act, 1951).
A PPEL license is required to be obtained by all such establishments from the
competent
When a person of a female is to be examined under this section, the examination shall be made only by, or
under the supervision of, a female registered medical practitioner.
As per section 56 of Cr.P.C., A police officer making an arrest without warrant shall,
without unnecessary delay and subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail, take or send the person
arrested before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case or before the officer in-charge of a police
station.
As per section 57 of Cr.P.C., No police officer shall detain in custody a person
arrested without warrant for a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable, and
such period shall not, in the absence of a special order of a Magistrate under section 167, exceed 24 hours
exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate's Court.
per section 151 of Cr.P.C'., a person can also be arrested to prevent commission of
cognizable offences.
3. What is meant by "Bailable / Non-bailable offences"?
Ans : 1. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (first shedule), offences have been
classified as 'bailable' and
'non-bailable' offences.
2. In the case of bailable offences, it is binding upon the investigating officer to grant bail.
However, in
case of
a non-bailable offence, the police can not grant bail and bail can be granted by a Judicial Magistrate/Judge
only.
3. In case of bailable offences, if the accused produces proper surety, and fulfills other conditions,
it is
binding
upon the Investigating officer to grant bail.
4. In the case of a non-bailable offence, the Investigating Officer must produce the accused before the
Judicial Magistrate / Judge concerned within 24 hours of his arrest. At that time, the accused has
a right to apply for bail.
FAQ's - Externmen
1. What is meant by externment?
Ans : As per section 55 of Bombay Police Act, 1951, if the movement or encampment of any
gang or body of persons is causing or is calculated to cause danger or alarm or reasonable suspicion that
unlawful designs are entertained by such gang, or by members thereof, then such gangs/ bodies of persons can
be dispersed and ordered that they remove themselves outside the area. This is process is called externment
of gangs and Sub Divisional Magistrates in Districts and DCsP in Commissionerates are empowered to pass such
orders.
Similarly, section 56 of Bombay Police Act, 1951 empowers the above named authorities to extern persons
engaged in or about to be engaged in offences punishable under Ch XII - XVI - XVII I.P.C. .(for details,
please refer sections 55-56 of Bombay Police Act, 1951)
2. What is preventive detention?
Ans : When the executive officers charged with responsibility of maintaining law and order /
Public order in their jurisdictions have reasons to believe that activities/ movements of a person are
detrimental / prejudicial to maintaining public tranquility and smooth flow of life, such authorities
(C.P./D.M.) may authorize and order
such a person to be detained under the various preventive detention laws.
3. What are the executive powers (of CP/DM & other empowered officials) to prohibit certain acts for
prevention of disorder?
Ans : The commissioner of Police and the District Magistrate in areas under their respective
charges may issue order in writing u/s 37 (3) of Bombay Police Act, 1951 for prohibiting any assembly or
procession whenever and for so long as it consider such prohibition necessary for preservation of the public
order. Such written order can also be issued for prohibiting the carrying of arms, swords, spears, guns,
knives, sticks or lathis, or any other article, which is capable of being used for causing physical
violence.
FAQ's - Noise Pollution
1. What is Noise Pollution?
Ans : Noise pollution means the disturbance produced in environment by undesirable sounds of
various kinds.
2. What are the ill-effects of noise pollution?
Ans : a) Noise as nuisance and health hazard to human beings and other living things
b) Hearing loss
c) Interference with communication
d) Disturbance of sleep
e) Annoyance
f) Adverse effect on performance
g) Physiological effects
h) Accentuated effects on urban children, sick & elderly people under recuperation.
3.Restrictions / limits of noise level: (Timings etc.)
Ans : Noise level in a public place shall not exceed 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise
standard for the area or 75bB(A) whichever is lower. No horn should be allowed to be used at night (between
10.00 p.m. and 06.00 a.m.) in residential area except in exceptional circumstances. Crackers should not be
burst between the above mentioned time slot.
FAQ's - Hotel Branch
1. Is a Police permit required for Hotels?
Ans :Yes.
2. Is a license necessary for a Hotel and a Permit Room?
Ans :Yes.
3. Is a permit required for a Juice Center?
Ans : Yes.
4. From where the Registration Certificate is issued?
Ans : An application should be submitted to the concerned Police official and then the
certificate may be
issued.
5. What is the fee for obtaining a Hotel License? ( Eating House )
Ans : Rs. 75/-. This is to be renewed every year on 1st January.
6. Is it necessary to obtain a permit from the Excise Department first and then from Police?
Ans : In order to sell liquor, there should be a FL-III / E / E-2 Permit, and after that, a
Police permit can
be issued.
7. What kind of permits are given to Hotels?
Ans : In hotels where liquor is sold, a P.P.E.L. (Place of Public Entertainment License)
Class “A” is
given; Hotels with Guest House facility are given the P.P.E.L. Class “B”.
8. Is a Police permit required for the set-up?
Ans : Yes. P.P.E.L.
9. Where is the Police permit available?
Ans : A Police permit can be issued by the Divisional A.C.P. Office.
10. When is the permit for games given?
Ans : After the permit for location is given, the Police Department issues a permit for
sports.
11. Is a Police license required for a Restaurant?
Ans : Yes, for a restaurant Registration Certificate is required. It is issued by the
Div. ACP. License/
Renewal Fees; Rs. 75/-; to be renewed every year from 1st January to 31st December.
12. What kind of a license is required for a permit room?
Ans : P.P.E.L. class A (Place of Public Entertainment License) is required. Renewal of
the said License is
from 1st April to 31st March, every year. License/ Renewal Fees for permit-room is Rs. 6,000.
13. What kind of License is issued for a guest-house/ lodge?
Ans : P.P.E.L. class B (Place of Public Entertainment License) is required. Renewal of
the said License is
from 31st December every year.
14. What is FL-III and FL-IV and how it is obtained?
Ans : The proposals for FL-III and FL-IV are received from the Superintendent State
Excise to the License
Branch. On receipt of the proposal, the same is sent concerned Police Station for his remarks and
antecedent verification. The proposal is also sent to Zonal DCP for his remarks. On receipt of the above
reports, the licensing authorities convey the same to the Superintendent State Excise for further
necessary action.
15. From where the PPEL Class A Licenses are issued and how?
Ans : In case of PPEL Class A license, an application is submitted to the Divisional
Office by the
applicant for obtaining the FL-III or FL-IV from the State Excise Department, and then the licensing
authority issues PPEL license.
16. Is there any license required for Amusement activities?
Ans : Yes, a Premises License is necessary, which is issued by the C.P. Thane License
Branch. The fees for
the said license are Rs. 400/- per year and the license is renewed on 1st January, every year.
FAQ's - Theatre Branch
What is the procedure for obtaining a temporary license for the programs to be performed on an open
ground?
Ans : An application should be submitted to Zonal D.C.P. on plain paper by affixing
court fees stamp of Rs. 5 on it.
• An application should be submitted 15 days prior to the program along with
certified copies of the following documents.
1. NOC from the landlord
2. NOC from D.C.P. Traffic 3. NOC from the Fire Brigade
4. NOC from Electrical Inspector, Industry, Energy and Labor Department
5. NOC from the Health Department of concerned corporation
6. NOC from the Collector (If there is ticket selling or charity show)
7. NOC from the Rangabhumi Parinirikshan Mandal
8. Certificate regarding Fitness of Machinery (in case of amusement rides)
2.How many days will it take to process temporary licenses for programs held on an open ground?
Ans :The process takes minimum 15 days.
3.Which are the Licenses required for holding programs on the open ground?
Ans :1)NOC (for erecting structure/stage)
2. Ticket Selling License
3. Premises License
4. Performance License (Application to be made to the Divisional Asstt.
commissioner of Police)
5. Loud speaker License (Application to be made to the concerned Police
Station.)
4.What is the fee for temporary licenses for programs to be held on the open grounds?
Ans : NOC -Rs. 50
Ticket selling Fee -Rs. 100
Premises License Fee -Rs. 500
Performance License Fee -(To be collected by the Commissioner of Police)
Loudspeaker License Fee -(To be collected by the concerned Police Station)
(The fee may vary depending upon the nature and the period of program)
5.After submitting the application, what procedure is to be followed for obtaining a license for
programs to be held on open grounds?
Ans :The application will be sent to the concerned Police station for enquiries. After the
receipt of the enquiry report, the decision will be taken and the applicant will be informed
accordingly.
FAQ's - CIRCUS
1.Which Police License are required for circus?
Ans :1) Premises license
2. Ticket Selling license
3. Performance license
2.What is the procedure for obtaining temporary license for a circus?
Ans :An application should be in writing affixing court fees stamp of Rs. 5 on it.
The application should be submitted along with certified copies of the following documents to the
Commissioner of Police Thane:
1. NOC from the Landlord
2. NOC from the Traffic Police
3. NOC from the Fire Brigade
4. NOC from the Electrical Inspector
5. NOC from the Health Department of the CONCERNED CORPORATION
6. If there is a telephone, a certificate from the MTNL office
7. NOC from the Collector
8. Undertaking from applicant to observe The Provisions Of Cruelty To Animals Act-1960.
9. The plan (map) showing details of the premises where the circus will be held.
10 NOC from PWD Department.
3.After submitting the application, what is the procedure followed for issuing a license for circus?
The application will be sent to the local Police station for enquires on the following
points:
Ans :1. Whether the site in question is on the main road or in a by-lane and how far it is
from the road.
2. Whether the site in question is situated in a residential area and whether it will cause a nuisance
to the residents of the locality.
3. Whether the site is suitable from the traffic point of view.
4. Whether the site was used on previous occasions for similar programs.
5. Was there any complaints from the members of the public or residents
regarding nuisance.
6. Whether there is any objection for granting the permission.
7. What is the seating arrangement made and whether it is sound.
8. Certificate for fitness of machinery.
9. Whether the place is within 100 meters from a hospital, court, educational institute or religious
place
and defined as a silence zone, as per Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules-2000.
After the receipt of this report through concerned ACP and DCP the decision will be taken and the applicant
will be informed.
4.What is the fees for license for Circus?
Ans :1)Premises license fees - Rs. 400
2)Ticket selling fees - Rs. 100
3)Performance license fees - Rs. 200 (per show)
5.How long does it take to obtain a license for a circus?
Ans :It takes minimum 3 weeks.
FAQ's - Amusement / Water Park
1.What is the procedure of obtaining NOC for the location of Amusement/Water Park?
Ans :The applicant should submit the following documents/NOC along with the application:
a. Plan of the proposed site indicating surroundings, roads and buildings up to a distance of 75 meters
from
the perimeter. Schools, Hospitals, Temples or other similar places should be clearly indicated in the plan
along with floor wise plans (3 sets)
b. Certificate from the Collector for non-agricultural land.
c. Property Card.
d. Appointment letter of the Architect.
e. Agreement between landowner and Builder/Developer or Power of Attorney.
f. Copies of applications submitted to the Building Proposal Department along with their
remarks
2.What is the process followed after applying for NOC for the location of the Amusement/Water
Park?
Ans :1. For inviting objections from the public, if any, the applicant is directed to
a. Display a Notice Board at the proposed site.
b. Publish an advertisement in 3 newspapers.
2. One set of plans along with application is forwarded to the local Police
authorities for their remarks and also in-view of law and order.
3. One set of plan along with the application is forwarded to the Traffic branch for their remarks from
the
traffic point of view.
After the reports are received, the licensing authority decide upon the application and the applicant is
intimated accordingly.
3. How long does it take to process the NOC for the location of an Amusement/Water Park?
Ans :This procedure requires minimum five months of time.
4. What is the procedure involved for obtaining permission to build an Amusement/Water Park?
Ans :The applicant should submit the following documents/NOC's along with the application:
• True copy of the NOC issued by the licensing authority for location of
Amusement/Water Park.
• Approved plans (by the building proposals Department, Concerned Corporation )
• Intimation of Disapproval by Concerned corporation
• NOC from Chief Fire Officer
5. How long does it take to process the permission to build an Amusement/Water Park?
Ans :This procedure requires minimum one month's time
6. What is the procedure for granting a license to a proposed Amusement/Water Park?
Ans :After the construction is completed, the applicant should submit the following
documents/NOC's along with the application for grant of license. (Court fees stamp of Rs.5/- should be
affixed to the application)
1. Occupation certificate from the Concerned corporation
2. NOC from the Electrical Inspector
3. NOC from the Health Officer, Concerned corporation
4. NOC from the Chief Fire Officer
5. Certificate from MTNL
6. NOC from PWD
7. NOC from the Collector.
8. Structural stability certificate from the Architect.
9. Name and address of the manager and the electrician.
8. How long does it take to process the grant of license to a proposed Amusement/Water Park?
Ans :This procedure requires minimum two months time.
9. Which are the fees for the grant of license to a proposed Amusement/Water Park?
Ans :
10. What is procedure for the renewal of an Amusement/Water Park License?
Ans :1)Premises License - Rs. 400 per year per ride/machine
2)(Separate premises license is required for every item/ride for which separate fees/ticket is
charged.)
3)Ticket Selling License - Rs. 500 per year per premises license
4)Performance License - Rs. 1000 per day per premises license
5)Duplicate License - Rs. 250
6) Addition/Alteration in the License - Rs. 100
11. What is the process involved after applying for the renewal of Amusement/Water Park license?
Ans :After the receipt of the required documents/NOC's along with application, the
licensing
authoritycalls for a report from the local Police authority for obtaining their remarks for the
renewal of license.
After receiving the report, from the police authorities the licensing authority informs the applicant about
the decision taken for renewal of license.
12. Which are the fees for the renewal of an Amusement/Water Park license?
Ans :1)Premises License - Rs. 100 per year per ride/machine
2)(Separate premises license is applicable for every item/ride for which separate fees/ticket is
charged.)
3)Ticket Selling License - Rs. 100 per year per premises license
4)Performance License - Rs. 100 per day per premises license
13.How long does it take to process the renewal of Amusement/Water Park license?
Ans : procedure requires minimum two months time.
FAQ's - Cyber Cafe
1.I want to obtain a license for a cyber café. What are the requirements?
Ans :You need premises license, ticket selling license & performance license
2.What are the requirements for obtaining NOC for the above proposals?
Ans :Make an application affixing a court fee stamp of Rs. 5 on it and submit it along with
the following documents.
1.Copy of IOD (Intimation Of Disapproval) issued by Concerned corporation
2. Copy of plan/map approved by the Concerned corporation.
3. Copy of the property card, documents of ownership of plot, copy of
agreement deed, power of attorney.
4. Full name, age, residential address of the owner, co-owners, proprietors, partners,
directors of the
firms of the project. Address of the project/ premises.
5. Plot number, survey number
6. Copy of NOC issued earlier by this office (in case of additions and alteration) 7.
NOC from Dist.
Health Department. 8. Fire Brigade NOC from concerned Corporation. 9. Certificate from Electrical Inspector
10. Number of computers installed. 11. Agreement / Certificate from concerned Internet Service Provider.
3.I have submitted all the documents; what do I do now?
Ans :A) On the receipt of the application along with above documents, enquiries will be
made through the local Police station from the law and order point of view. Also a report from the Traffic
department from the traffic point of view will be obtained.
B) After receipt of the above reports, the proposal will be decided and you will be informed accordingly
4.What is the validity period of the NOC?
Ans :The NOC will be valid for two years from the date of issue
5.What is the required fee for an NOC?
Ans :Rs. 400 for Premises, Rs. 100 for Ticket selling, Rs. 100 for performance licence per
machine.
6.How much time it will take ?
Ans :It will take minimum three months.
FAQ's - Swimming Pool
1.What are the requirements for obtaining the license of a swimming pool?
Ans : should make an application affixing a court fee stamp of Rs. 5 on it to the
Commissioner of Police, Thane.
2.What are the requirements to procure a swimming pool license?
Ans :You have to submit the following documents along with your application.
1. Approved plans (3 sets)
2. Name and address of the swimming pool and assessment number.
3. Name and address of the individual/partnership firm/company on whose name the license has to be
granted.
4. Reason for requirement of the swimming pool
5. NOC from the Health Officer, Concerned corporation
6. NOC from the Chief Fire Officer
7. List of all the Life Saving Equipments
8. Details of the swimming pool (area, maximum and minimum depth, number of swimmers who can swim at a
time,
dressing room/showers/ bathrooms for ladies and gents).
9. Name and address of the manager of swimming pool.
After the receipt of all the required documents, the application will be processed. Enquiries will be made
by the concerned Police station regarding the suitability of place and from the point of the law and order
situation. A report will also be invited from the Traffic department from the traffic point of view.
After the receipt of the above reports, a decision will be made and applicant is intimated
accordingly.
3.What is the fee structure?
Ans :License fees (as per new rules) Rs. 2,500 yearly.
Addition/alteration in the license Rs.450
Issue of duplicate license Rs. 450
4.How much time will it take?
Ans :It will take minimum of three months.
5.What is the renewal procedure?
Ans :For renewal of the swimming pool license, you will have to make an application
affixing a court fee stamp of Rs. 5 on it and submit a NOC from The Health Department, Concerned
corporation.
6.What is the renewal fee?
Ans :Same as of license fee.
7.How much time will it take?
Ans :It will take a minimum of 7 working days.
8.Under what rule is the Police license required?
Ans :Thane Police Commissionerate Swimming Pools (Licensing and Controlling) Rules, 2006.
9.Our swimming pool is exclusively for the use of our members and not open for the public. Why do we
need a Police license?
Ans :For this you will have to make an application providing all details of the swimming
pool, its members and its bylaws. All the necessary enquiries will be made and you will be informed
accordingly.
FAQ's - Construction of Cinema theatres/Multiplexes
1.I plan to construct a cinema theatre/multiplex. What is the procedure for it?
Ans :First you have to obtain NOC for the location of the proposed construction from The
Office Of The Commissioner Of Police.
2.What should I do to have such NOC?
Ans :You have to make an application affixing court fees stamp of Rs. 5/- along with
following necessary documents.
1. Plan of the proposed site indicating surroundings, roads and buildings up to a distance of 75 meters from
the perimeter. Schools, hospitals, temples or other similar places should be clearly indicated in the plan
along with floor wise plans (3 sets)
2. Certificate from the Collector for N.A. land.
3. Property card
4. Appointment letter of the architect.
5. Agreement between land Owner and Builder/Developer or Power of Attorney.
6. Copies of applications submitted to PWD and Buildings Proposals Department along with their
remarks
3.How much time will it take?
Ans :It will take six months because :
1. Objections will be invited from members of public by displaying a board with details of the proposal
at
the site and by publishing the same in three local news papers.
2. Enquiries will be conducted by the local Police station from the law and order point of view.
3. A report will be invited from the traffic department for Traffic point of view.
4. After completion of all the above procedure, the proposal will be submitted to the government for
previous sanction.
5. After the receipt of previous sanction from the government, an NOC will be issued.
4.When should I start the construction?
Ans :To commence construction, you will require an NOC from the office of the Commissioner
of Police.You will have to make an application and submit the following documents:
1. A true copy of the NOC issued by the licensing authority with respect to the site where the cinema is
proposed to be put up.
2. Approved plans (by the Building Proposals Department, CONCERNED CORPORATION)
3. IOD from the CONCERNED CORPORATION
4. NOC from the Chief Fire officer, CONCERNED CORPORATION
After receipt of the same, the papers will be processed and then NOC for construction will be issued.
5.How long will it take?
Ans :It will take one month.
6.After completing construction, how do I procure a license to start the business?
Ans :After completing construction, you will have to make an application for grant of
license to submit the following documents along with your application:
1. Occupation certificate from the CONCERNED CORPORATION .
2. NOC from the Electrical Inspector.
3. NOC from the Health Officer, CONCERNED CORPORATION.
4. Certificate from MTNL.
5. Certificate of lighting contractor.
6. NOC from the Chief Fire Officer, CONCERNED CORPORATION.
7. NOC from the Traffic Police regarding parking.
8. NOC from PWD.
9. Structural stability certificate from the architect.
10. Name and address of the Manager, Projector operator and Electrician.
After the receipt of the same, the proposal will be submitted to the Government for previous sanction. After
receipt of the previous sanction from the Government, the license will be issued.
7.How much time will this process take?
Ans :The process will take minimum two month's time.
8.Under what law the license is required?
Ans :Maharashtra Cinema (Regulation) Rules, 1966.
9.What is the fee structure?
Ans :Fees
1. Cinema license
up to 200 seats Rs. 4,000 for three years
up to 679 seats Rs. 10,700 for three years
2. Ticket selling license Rs. 300
3. Addition/alteration in the license Rs. 25
4. Duplicate license Rs. 50
10.What is the procedure for renewal of license
Ans :For renewal of the license, you will have to submit the following documents along with
the application:
1. NOC from PWD
2. NOC from the Electrical Inspector
3. NOC from the Health Officer, CONCERNED CORPORATION
4. Certificate from MTNL
5. Certificate of lighting contractor
6. NOC from the Chief Fire Officer, CONCERNED CORPORATION
7. NOC from the Traffic Police regarding parking
8. Certificate regarding screening of approved films
9. NOC from the Collector.
After the receipt of the same, enquiries will be made through the local Police station and once the report
is received, the license will be renewed.
9.What are the charges for renewal?
Ans :Same as given in fee structure.
FAQ's - Go Karting
1.I wish to start a go karting establishment. What are the licenses I require?
Ans :You require a Premises license, a Ticket selling license and Performance license.
2.Which authority issue these license?
Ans :The Premises license and Ticket-selling license are issued by the office of the
Commissioner of Police. The Performance license is issued by the office of the Commissioner of Police Thane.
3.What do I need to do in order to procure these licenses?
Ans :You will have to make an application on plain paper affixing a court fee stamp of Rs.
5 on it and submit the application to the Commissioner of Police Office Thane.
4.What are the requirements to start the said business?
Ans :You will have to submit the following documents along with your application:
1. The plan (map) showing details of the premises where the go-kart will be
played. The map should also show the number of lanes.
2. Geographical location of the site (showing road approach building/adjoining
the proposed place i.e. on east, west, north and south sides). The plan
should be drawn by the Registrar of architect with his counter signature.
3. Certificate or receipt of fire fighting equipment installed in the proposed
premises.
4. Documents showing ownership/title/rights of the premises
(owned/leased/rented).
5. If the premises are rented, then NOCs from the concerned landlord stating
that he does not have any objection starting the said activities.
6. NOC from the Fire Brigade office.
7. NOC from the Health Department of CONCERNED CORPORATION .
8. If there is telephone, then a certificate from the MTNL office.
9. NOC from the Electrical Inspector.
10. Number of Karts
11. Undertaking regarding not installing gambling activities.
5. don't have all these required documents at present. Can I submit them afterwards?
Ans :Unless you submit these documents, your application will not be processed and you
cannot start the business by submitting an incomplete application.
6.I have submitted all the documents. Are there any other requirements?
Ans :After receipt of all the required documents, the application will be processed.
Enquiries will be made by the concerned Police station regarding suitability of the place as well as on
the law and order situation.
7.What about enquiries regarding suitability of the place?
Ans :Enquiries will be made by the concerned/local Police station on the following
points:
1. Whether the place is surrounded by narrow streets (Street less than 40 feet
in width).
2. Whether the place is situated in a predominantly commercial areas; a license will not be granted if
the premises are used exclusively for residential purposes.
3. Even in case of predominantly commercial areas, preference will be given to
places of public amusement that are situated in the premises or compounds
of big residential hotels.
4. A license will not be granted if the place is situated in the close vicinity of a
place of religious worship, educational institutions like schools, colleges,
coaching classes etc. (“in the vicinity” means within the parameter of 75
metres).
5. A license will not be granted if noise or sound created in the premises is
audible from a distance of 15 feet (4. metres).
6. The amusement parlor should not be opened before 8.00 a.m. and should not run beyond 11.00 p.m.
7. A license will not be issued if a similar place of amusement exists within a
radius of 75 meters.
8. The distance between two machines should not be less than 30 centimeters.
9. Machines should be installed on either side of the room with the rear end facing the wall. If this is
the case then there should be a minimum distance of two meters between the two rows so that adequate
space would be available for the face movement of players.
10. If the entrance of the place is not located at the end of the two walls of the room but at the side
near to any wall, there should be a minimum distance of 2 meters between the door and the first machine
near the door.
8.Under which rules do you issue the license and the documents required for it?
Ans :Rules for Licensing and Controlling Places of Public Amusement (other than
cinemas) and Performances for Public Amusements including Melas and Tamashas,1960.
9.How long will the process take?
Ans :The process will take minimum 30 to 45 days from the date of submission of all the
required documents.
10.What is the license fee structure?
Ans :The fee structure is as under:
Premises license fees Rs. 1000 per machine/per kart (per month)
Ticket selling fees Rs. 100 per year
Performance license fees (this will be collected by the Divisional Asstt. Commissioner of police.)
11.If the report of the Police station is negative, what would be the result of my application?
Ans :If the report is negative or your application is rejected, you will be given a
personal hearing.
12.What is the procedure for renewal of the license?
Ans :application along with a copy of the license one month prior to the expiry of the
license and also submit valid NOC's along with the application. Enquiries will be made through the
concerned Police station and after the receipt of the enquiry report, you will be intimated.
13.What are the renewal charges?
Ans :Same as license fees.
FAQ's - Video Game Parlor
1.I wish to start a video game parlor. What are the licenses I require?
Ans :You require a Premises license, a Ticket selling license and a Performance license.
2.Which authority issue these licenses? How do I apply?
Ans :The Premises license and the Ticket-selling license are issued by the office of the
Commissioner of Police. The Performance license is issued by the office of the Divisional Asstt.
Commissioner of Police. Apply on plain paper affixing Rs. 5 Court fee Stamp.
3.What are the requirements to start the said business?
Ans :You have to submit following documents along with your application:
1. Rent receipt (current) or document showing ownership/title/rights is required
2. Site plan and location plan signed by the architect
3. List of video games
4. Certificate of the Electrical Inspector
5. NOC from the Health Department of the CONCERNED CORPORATION
6. Certificate from MTNL, if telephone is installed in the premises
7. No objection from the local members of public
8. Undertaking regarding not installing gambling machines.
9. NOC from the Fire Bridge Office
4.I don't have all these required documents at present. Can I submit them afterwards?
Ans :Unless you submit these documents your application will not be processed and you
cannot start the business just by making an incomplete application.
5.I have submitted all the documents. What more you needed?
Ans :After the receipt of all the required documents the application will be processed.
Enquiries will be made by the concerned Police station regarding suitability of the place and from the point
of law and order situation.
6.Under what rules the license is issued and which are the documents required in order to obtain it?
Ans :Rules for Licensing and Controlling Places of Public Amusement (other than cinemas)
and Performances for Public Amusements including Melas and Tamashas 1960.
7.How long will this process take?
Ans :The process will take minimum 30 to 45 days from the date of submission of all the
required documents.
8.What is the license fee structure?
Ans :Fee structure is as under:
Premises license fee (annually) Rs. 100 per machine (per month)
Ticket selling fee Rs. 100 per year performance
License fee (this will be collected by Divisional Asstt. commissioner of Police)
9.What is the procedure for the renewal of license?
Ans :You will have to make an application along with the copy of your license one month
prior to the expiry of the license. You will also have to submit valid NOC's along with the application.
Enquiries will be made through the concerned Police station, and after the receipt of the enquiry report,
you will be duly intimated.
10.What are the renewal charges?
Ans :Same as license fees.
FAQ's - Video Theatre
1.I wish to start a video theatre, which are the licenses I require?
Ans :You require the Premises License and the Ticket selling license.
2.Which authority issue these licenses?
Ans :The Commissioner Of Police issues these licenses.
3.What should I do to procure these licenses?
Ans :You will have to make an application on plain paper affixing a court fee stamp of Rs.
5 on it.
4.What are the requirements to start the said business?
Ans :You have to submit following documents along with your application.
i) Copy of the plan certified by the architect
ii) Rent receipt/NOC of the landlord of the place
iii) NOC of the Executive Engineer, PWD.
iv) NOC from the Electrical Inspector.
v) NOC from the CONCERNED CORPORATION Health department.
vi) NOC from the Collector of Thane.
Vii) NOC's from residents of the locality.
viii) NOC from the Fire department.
5.I don't have all these required documents at present. Can I submit them afterwards?
Ans :Unless you submit these documents, your application will not be processed and you
cannot start the business by submitting an incomplete application.
6.I have submitted all the documents. Are there any additional requirements?
Ans :After receipt of all required documents, the application will be processed. Enquiries
will be made by the concerned Police station regarding suitability of the place and the law and order
situation.
7.What about enquiries regarding suitability of the place?
Ans :Enquiries will be made by the concerned/local Police station
i) Whether the place is in closed premises
ii) Whether the area of premises is more than 40 sq. meters
iii) Whether the place is on the ground floor of a building.
iv) Whether the screen can be seen outside the premises.
v) Whether sound goes out of the premises.
vi) Distance between the floor and the roof.
vii) Seating capacity at a time
viii)Whether the distance between the screen and first lane is more than 1.80 meters.
ix) Whether the size of the screen or the T.V. is more than 51 centimeters.
x) Whether folding chairs are fixed on the floor.
xi) Whether the distance between the two lines of the chairs is more than 30 centimeters.
xii) Whether the screen can be seen by the last person sitting on the last line.
xiii)Whether arrangement of fans/A.C. is made available.
xiv)Whether separate doors are made available for entrance and exit.
xv) Whether separate latrine facilities for ladies and gents are made available.
xvi)Whether first aid and prevention of fire arrangements are made available.
8.Under what rules do you issue the license and what are the documents required for the same?
Ans :Maharashtra Cinema (Regulation) Rules, 1966
9.How long will the process take?
Ans :The process will take minimum 30 to 45 days from the date of submission of all the
required documents.
10.What is the fee for issuing the license?
Ans :The fee structure is as under:
Premises license fee Rs. 100 (annually).
Ticket selling license fee Rs. 15 (annually).
11.If the report of the Police station is negative, what would be the result of my application?
Ans :If the report is negative or your application is rejected, you will be given a
personal hearing.
12.What is the procedure for the renewal of license?
Ans :You will have to make an application along with a copy of your license one month prior
to the expiry of the license. You will also have to submit valid NOC's along with the application. Enquiries
will be made through the concerned Police station and after the receipt of the enquiry report, you will be
intimated.
13.What are the renewal charges?
Ans :Same as license fees.
FAQ's - Fire Crackers & Explosive
1.How to obtain license to sell Fire Cracker?
Ans :1. Form No- 24 should be duly filled Attach
a. Shop and Establishment License
b. Certificate from concerned Corporation
c. Land Owner's N.O.C.
d. Fire Brigade N.O.C.
2. Reports from the concerned police station, Divisional Asstt. Commissioner Of Police, Zonal DCP,
character
verification report. 3. On the basis on this reports license will issued by License Branch Thane.
2.How to obtain License to store Explosive?
Ans :Apply in form No. 23
• Application should be in the prescribed format:
Required documents
• Contractor's agreement with NOC
• Landlords NOC for the purpose of blasting
• Storage of Explosive license
• Transportation of Explosive permit
• Fire Brigade NOC
Reports from the concerned Police station through Divisional Asstt.
Commissioner Of Police, Zonal DCP, character verification report On the basis on this reports license will
issued by License Branch Thane.
3.How do I apply for a Road permit?
Ans : Submit the following documents:
1. Application form affixing Rs. 5/- Court Fees stamp
2. Xerox Copy of Arms License.
3. Purchase / Sell receipt
4. Fees of Rs. 20/- .
4.What is the procedure for re-registration?
Ans :Submit the following documents:
An application in the prescribed form.
Required documents: · Ration Card · Telephone Bill · License Xerox copy
On receipt of the following reports by the License branch final decision is taken.
1. NOC from original licensing authority.
2. Enquiry report of applicant through Zonal DCP.
3. Verification Report.
5.In which cases suspension / revocation can occur?
Ans :On receipt of reports from the concerned Police station, suspension/revocation of Arms
license can takes place.
