Section 213, Arms Rules, 1962: Acquisition/ (a) I (b),I(c)…

possession/ Ministry of Home Affairs. any specified part carrying and use for protection/sport/ • thereof. • target practice/display

(b) 1(d) (i) District District Magistrate Throughout the dis- District Magistrate III/IV — III, V, VI trict or his area of jurisdiction or any specified part of his jurisdiction.

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1. Subs, by G.S.R. 52 (E), dated 24th January, 1989 (w.e.f. 24-1-1989).

2. Subs, by G.S.R. 404 (E), dated 28th March, 1990 (w.e.f. 28-3-1990).

3. Subs, by G.S.R. 755 (E), dated 18th October, 1995(w.e.f. 18-10-1995).

(ii) State

(iii) Whole of India 5 6z 7 8 District Magistrate Whole of the State or any specified part thereof.

District Magistrate. iii/iv State Government Whole of India or any specified part thereof.

District Magistrate iii/iv Note.—In case of target practice, premises for ta rget practice to be specified in licence on Form IV.

Ambassador of India in Nepal

(b) In case of person resid ing in Bhutan Ambassador of India in Bhutan

(i) Jammu & Kashmir

(i) State Government or an officer specially em powered by the Govern ment.

* India or any speci fied part thereof Same as licensing authority or any other authority em powered to grant a licence of the des cription.

HI India or any speci fied part thereof Same as licensing authority or any other authority em powered to grant a licence of the description.

III

(i) India or any specified part thereof No renewal III The Arm s R ules, 1962 ‘The licence shall be valid for a period of six months only and granted only for the purpose of sport and possession.

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(ii) Any other (ii) Head of the Mission (ii) India or any No renewal 111* X *The licence place in India. or Head ofthe Chancery specified part shall be valid in the country notified thereof. for a period of under section 10 (1) (b) six months only to which tourist belongs. and granted onor District Magistrate or ly for the sport any otherofficer specially and possession.

empowered by Central Government. •

(d) 1 (b), In case of retain- Central Government in Indiaorany speci- State Government IIIA — 1(c) ersofexemptees. the Ministry of Home fied part thereof. or any officer speci- Affairs ally empowered by the State Government in this behalf

(i) District District Magistrate Throughout the District Magistrate IIIA — District or his area ofjurisdictionor any specified part ofhisjurisdiction.

(ii) State District Magistrate Whole ofthe State District Magistrate IIIA — or any specified - part thereof.

(iii) Whole of India State Government Whole of India District Magistrate IIIA -] t or any specified part thereof.

4. Acquisition/Pos- 111 (b). District or any District Magistrate Throughout the Same as licensing IV/V The licence session and carry- Hl (c). specified area. oranyofTicerspeci- District or his area authority. shall be granted ing for destruction Ill (d). V ally empowered by ofjurisdictionor intheapproprofwild animals the Stale Government any specified part iate form to the which do injury to in this behalf. ofhisjurisdiction. purpose for human beings/cattle which it is and for protection of applied.

crops and cattle.

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5. Carrying on journey All (ii) In Jammu (ii) State Government.

in or through any & Kashmir partoflndia. (ii)In other (ii) District Magistrate, Indiaorany speci- No renewal VII — places. Sub-Divisional Magis trate specially empow ered by the State Government.

fted part thereof.

(iii) In case of (iii) Ambassador of India Indiaorany speci- No renewal VII — person residing in Nepal.

in Nepal. fied part thereof.

IIIA

6. Temporary Possess- 1 (c), HI, Atplaceof ion by bona fide V arrival:

travellers visiting (i) In Jammu (i) State Government or Indiaorany speci- No renewal VIII — India. & Kashmir any officer specially empowered by that Government fied part thereof.

(ii) Elsewhere in (ii) District Magistrate Indiaorany speci- No renewal VIII — India. of an officer special ly empowered by the fied part thereof.

• State Government.

7. Manufacture, con- (a) All (a) Throughout (a)Central Government Within the pre- (a) State Govern- IX — version, shortening, India. in the Ministry of Home mises to be speci- ment.

repair, test (other Affairs. fied in the licence.

than proof test), sale. (b)V,VI (b) Throughout (b) District Magistrate or Within the premises (b) Same as IX — - transfer, keeping for sale, India any otherofficerspecia- to be specified in licensing transfer con- ally empowered in this the licence. authority.

version or test of behalfby the State arms and ammu- Govemment/Adminisnition. stratorofUnion Territory.

8. Conversion (except Kb), 1(e) Throughout Central Government in the Within the premises State Government XI -- fire-arms), repair or India. Ministry of Home Affairs. to be specified in the test (otherthan proof licence test), transfer, sale, keeping revision The Arm s R ules, 1962 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 for sale, repair or test or transfer.

9. Conversion (except Kd),III, State State Government Within the pre- State Government XI — fire-arms), repair or V,V1 mises tobespecitest(other than proof-test), trans fer, sale, keeping for sale, repair or test or transfer.

fied in the licence.

10. Conversion of ingre- VI (b) (i) In Jammu State Government Within the prem- State Government XI client of ammunition & Kashmir ises to be specifiintoexplosives/or ed in the licence.

transfer.

(ii) In other District Magistrate or any Within the prem- Same as licensing XI places. officer specially empow ered by the State Goverises to be specified authority ment.

11. Sale, Transfer, or 1 (b) and Throughout State Government. Within the prem- State Government. XII test (other than 1(C) India. ises to be specified proof-test) and keeping for sale. • in the licence.

transfer or test.

12. Sale, Transfer, or I (d), III, V State State Government. Within the prem- State Government XII test (other than ises to be specified proof-test) and keeping for sale, in the licence.

transfer or test.

13. Sale, Transfer, or III(c), IH(d) State State Government or any Within the premises Same as licensing XIII - - test (other than proof- V,VI Officer specially to be specified in the authority test and keeping for empowered by State licence.

sale, transfer or test. Government.

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14. Keeping for safe custody All State State Government or any officer specially empow ered by State Government.

Within the pre mises to be speefied in the licence.

Same as licensing authority

15. Import by sea or (a) 1 (b). (a) At any (a) Central Goveemment No renew al air. I (c) I (d). customs port in the Ministry ofHome in India. Affairs.

No renewal *XTV *To be given only to holders of a licence in any of the Forms IX, XI, XII. XIII.

(b) III, IV, (b) At any cus V,VI toms port in India.

(b) District Magistrate in whose jurisdiction the port lies.

No renewal XV

16. Import by land or (a) I (b), river I (c).

1(d)

(b) III.

IV, V, VI.

17. Export by sea or (a) All airto foreign terri tory including commonwealth countries.

(a) Throughout India.

(b) In Jammu & Kashmir.

(ii)At other places.

From any cus toms port in India to a port in a foreign territory

(a) Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

(b) (i) State Government No renewal XV *In reasonable quantities for medical, agricu ltural or Indust rial purpose.

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(ii) District Magistrate

(a)Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs or an v * officer specially em powered by the Central Government in the Minis try ofHome Affairs.

No renewal XVII *Subjecttothe condition that the licensing authority is satisfied that:

(i) The arms are not meant for sale or for mili tary purpose but are tnCD * 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 meant for the personal use of the consignee

(b) III (b). From any cus- Government of the State — and HI (c), toms port in in which the port is (ii) any rifles or III (d). India to a port situated. parts of IV, V, in a foreign or firings for VI territory. rifles are included in good faith for sporting purpose only o o (C) III (b), From any cus District Magistrate No renewal XVII Subject to the HI (c), toms port in condition (ii) III (d), India to a port in above.

IV, V, the common VI wealth.

18. Export by land or (a) All To any place Central Government in — No renewal xvni — river. outside India. the Ministry of Home Affairs or any officer specially empowered for * • the purpose by the Central Government in * - the Ministry of Home Affairs. •

(b) III, V, Sikkim Commissioner — Renewal *XVII *To be given • a Sulphur or only for perso Chlorate required Sikkim nal use of the for manufacture Police licence in of matches. Bhutan Representative of India Bhutan.

Bengal lights and papercaps for toy pistol. « in Bhutan The Arm s R ules, 1962 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(c) All To Nepal ♦Ambassador of India — No renewal XVIII ♦Subjectto prein Nepal. vious sanction of the Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs in respect of cate gories I and II.

19. Export and re- (a) 1 (a) (a) Between (a) Central Government — No renewal XIX — import, transport I (b), 11 one port of in the Ministry of Home and re-export. India to another.

Affairs.

(b) I (c), (b) Between (b) Central Government — No renewal XIX — 1(d), one port in the Ministry of Home HI (b) oflndiato Affairs, or an officer another. specially empowered for the purpose by the Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

another.'

(d) III. (d) From any (d) Ambassadorof India — No renewal XIX —— IV. V, place in inNepal.

VI, Nepal.

20. Transport I (b), I (c), (i) In Jammu (i) State Government. — No renewal XX — I (d). III.

IV.V.VI & Kashmir.

♦ (ii) In other (ii) District Magistrate. — No renewal XX — places.• • • • The Arm s R ules, 1962 All Nepal No renewal XXI 05ro

21. Import into, prossession and transport out of India by His Majesty the KingofNepal, Personnel accompany ing him.

his Brothers, the Prime Minister of Nepal and Nepal Government's forces and police.

22. Import into, possession (without use) for the duration ofhisjourney in transport across and export out of India by bond fide travellers of their personal arms and ammunition passing through India.

23. Acquiring, possessing during the course of his stay in (but not use) and carrying in, and export out of India by bona fide tourist.

* Ambassador of India in Nepal.

*Subject to confirmation by Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

I (b), I (c).

I (d), III.

VI, V III. IV, V (Country made weapons only) District Magistrate or an officer specially empowered by the Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs or in the case of persons residing in Nepal by the Ambassadoroflndia in Nepal.

District Magistrate or any officer specially empowered by the State Government.

No renewal XXII Same as XXII —] licensing authority.

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SCHEDULE III FORM I Licence for—

(a) acquisition, possession/import and transport of fire-arms or ammunition of categories I (a) and II; and

(b) import of fire-arms and ammunition of categories 1(b), 1(c), 1(d) Name, description and residence of licencee and agent (if any) Number of packages Description with specification of calibre of artil lery or other articles Number of articles Columns to be Filled in Case of Import or Transport Period for which the licence is valid Use to which the article are to be put Place of despath and route Place of destina tion Name, descrip tion and resid ence of con signee 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From.................................

to........................................

The.........................day of................20........... Date on which a copy is sent to—

(1) The District Magistrate of..................District.

(2) The Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

The.............. day of........... 20........... (Signature) 2[Signature and designation of the Secretary/Joint Secretary to the Government officer specially empowered to of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, sign the licence under rule 4.] (SEAL) The Arm s R ules, 1962 FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year of renewal Date on which renewed licence expires • Signature and designation of renewing authority Seal . - ... ' . . .. - .

» • co

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

2. Ins. by G.S.R. 1101 (A), dated 7th August, 1972.

> ■ 64 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of Arms Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rule, 1962.

2. It covers only the arms or ammunition specified in columns 2, 3 and 4 and for the purposes shown in column 9.

3. In case of import or transport—

(a) an account of the contents of each package shall be legibly written thereon;

(b) bulk shall not be broken before the articles reach the place of destination;

4. In cases of transport by rail, each package shall be marked with the words “Fire-arms Category I” or “Fire-arms, Category II” as the case may be, in such manner as to be readily recognisable by the Railway authorities.

5. In the case of possession, the licensee shall—

(a) on demand by an authorised officer produce the arms possessed under this licence;

(b) not sell or transfer any arms or ammunition or any part thereof covered by this licence to any person not lawfully entitled to possess them;

(c) forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by this licence; and

(d) give prior intimation to the licensing authority concerned of his intention to break up or dispose of any fire-arms or ammunition or any part thereof (otherwise than as mentioned in the note below); failing which, proof of the articles having been broken up or disposed of will have to be furnished to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.

6. The authority granting or renewing the licence has the right to enquire at any time during the currency of the licence whether the weapon for which it has been granted is still in the possession of the licensee and may require the production of the weapon for the purpose of such an enquiry.

Note.—Licensees are warned that in case they sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by the licences possessed by them to any person, they shall forthwith inform in writing the District Magistrate, having jurisdiction or the officerin-charge of the nearest police-station, of such sale or transfer together with the particulars of the fire-arms and ammunition and the person to whom they have been sold or transferred (section 5 of the Arms Act, 1959). Failure to give such information is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both [section 25(3) of the Act].

FORM II Licence for acquisition and possession of arms or ammunition of categories III (b), (iii) (c), 111(d), V or VI ir*** Name, description and residence of licencee and agent (if any) Number and description of arms Ammunition Place (with description) where articles are to be kept Period for which the licence is validDescription Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 The....................day of....... ..... 20............

SEAL (Signature) Licensing Authroity...........................................................................

Designation.........................................................................................

Place ......................................................................................................

FORM RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year of renewal Date on which renewed licence expires Signature and designation of renewing authority Seal The Arm s R ules, 1962

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December. 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

cocn 66 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. It covers only the arms or ammunition specified in columns 2, 3 and 4 so long as they are kept in the place described in column 5, but does not authorise the licensee—

(i) to carry arms;

(ii) to keep Government arms or ammunition.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this condition—

(a) “Government arms” means a fire-arms or other weapon which is the property of Government; and

(b) “Government ammunition” means ammunition manufactured in any Government factory as prepared for and supplied to Government other than such ammunition as may be released by Government for civilian use.

3. Condition 2(ii) may be cancelled by the authority granting the licence empowered to do so by the Central Government, and an endorsement added showing the Government arms or ammunition which the licensee is authorised to possess.

4. The licensee shall—

(a) on demand by an authorised officer produce the arms possessed under this licence;

(b) not sell or transfer any arms or ammunition or any part thereof covered by this licence to any person not lawfully entitled to possess them;

(c) forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by this licence; and

5. The authority granting or renewing the licence has the right to enquire at any time during the currency of the licence, whether the weapon for which it has been granted is still in the possession of the licensee, and may require the production of the weapon for the purpose of such an enquiry.

6. Where a licence in this Form is granted for the possession of potassium chlorate by an educational institution the following further conditions shall apply:—

(a) The quantity of chlorate stored should be the minimum required for laboratory purposes as certified by the head of the institution to the licensing authority.

(b) The stock of chlorate possessed should be kept in a well-made cupboard or almirah under lock and key under the control and supervision of a The Arms Rules, 1962 67 responsible member of the staff and the place where the chemicals are kept should be adequately secured.

(c) Accounts of issues and balances of chlorate possessed should be kept and checked with the actual stock at frequent intervals by a responsible member of the staff. The account book should be available for inspection on demand by any Magistrate or any police officer of a rank not below that of Inspector.

7. Chlorates shall be kept in a building constructed of uninflammable material only and separated from any dwelling-house, other building, highway, street, public thorough fare or public place by a distance not less than 100 feet:

Provided that where the total quantity stored does not exceed 100 kg. chlorates may be kept exclusively in a closed and secured receptacle place in a building used for the keeping of other articles not being of an explosive or highly inflammable nature.

8. Sulphur shall not be kept in the same room with saltpetre in the premises specified in column 5:

Provided that where the quantity of each does not exceed 100 kg. sulphur and saltpetre can be kept in separate closed receptacles in the same room.

9. No person shall smoke and no open fires shall be allowed at any time in the premises specified in column 5, or in the vicinity of the receptacle mentioned in provisos to conditions 7 and 8.

10. Where any building used for storage of such materials is fitted with electric lighting or power, the licensee shall get these installations tested at least once a year or once during the currency of the licence by an Electrical Inspector appointed under* the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, '[or if these installations are in Sikkim by an authority notified in this behalf by the State Government of Sikkim], to ensure that there is no danger of the fire or sparking.

11. Any accident, fire or explosion occurring within the premises specified in column 5 which is attended with loss of human life or serious injury to person or property shall be reported at once by the licensee to the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station having jurisdiction over the premises as well as to the Inspector of Explosives of the circle concerned.

Note.—Licensees are warned that in case they sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by the licences possessed by them to any person they shall forthwith inform in writing the District Magistrate having jurisdiction or the officer-in-charge of the nearest police-station of such sale or transfer together with the particulars of the fire-arms and ammunition and the person to whom they have been sold or transferred (section 5 of the Arms Act, 1959). Failure to give such information is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine, which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both [section 25 (3) of the Act],

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 1462 (E). dated 21st July, 1976.

68 The Arms Rules, 1962 11FORM III Licence for the acquisition, possession and carrying of arms or ammunition for sport/protection/display* I. The fees payable in respect of the initial grant and each subsequent year of grant or renewal of licences in this Form shall be at the rates as shown against SI. No. 3 under Schedule IV.

II. The reduced fees for renewal will ordinarily be available only if application for renewal is made within one month after the date of expiry of the licence and if application is not made within that period, the licensing authority may in his discretion.

levy—

(a) full fee as for initial grant of the licence; and

(b) if he is satisfied that the delay is not justifiable or excusable, not serious enough to warrant revocation of the licence or prosecution of the licensees, a late fee not exceeding the amount of the licence fee if fee is charged, or Rs 100 in other cases, unless he considers it not necessary to renew the licence.

III. Where a licence in this Form is granted or renewed for a period exceeding one year, the fee shall be calculated at the rates prescribed against SI. No. 3 under Schedule IV, fractions of a year being reckoned as one whole year for the purpose:

(i) Provided that the fee shall be—

(a) The actual rates prescribed against SI. No. 3 under Schedule IV for initial grant in respect of the first year; and

(b) The annual rate prescribed against SI. No. 3 under Schedule IV for renewal in respect of each year or part thereof beyond the first year.

Serial Name, Arms and ammunition that licensee is Name, No. of description entitled to possess 2fparent licence and Brief Quantity & description of name] and residence description each kind of ammunition address of licensee of each to be purchase- of weapon possessed able during retainer with details at any one the year (if any) e.g. time covered identifica- by the tion marks, licence register number, etc. <• 1 2 3 4 5 6

1. Subs, by G.S.R.. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

2. Subs, by G.S.R. 99, dated 14th May. 1998 (w.e.f. 23-5-1998).

The Arms Rules, 1962 69 Arms or ammunition that retainer is entitled to possess Area within which the licence is valid **Date on which licence expires Date on which the licence or the arms or both shall be produced for inspection before licensing authority under rule 52 (2) Arms Ammunition 7 8 9 10 11 The............... of............ 20...... Name (in capitals)/Signature of the licensing authority Designation.........................

Place...............................

Or (SEAL) Signature of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4 Designation........................

Place..........................

*The inappropriate term(s) should be deleted. The word "Tourist" shall be stamped across a licence issued under Entry 3 (c) (c) of Schedule II.

**Provided that where a licence is granted in Form III, IV, V or VI for the possession of arms to be acquired by the licensee subsequent to the grant of the licence, the authority granting the licence shall at the time of granting the same, direct that within a period specified by him in this behalf which he may from time to time extend, the arms covered by the licence shall be acquired and that the licence or the arms or both shall be produced for his inspection, and if within the period so specified or extended the licensee fails to acquire the arms and to produce the licence or the arms or both, as the case may be, the licence shall cease to be in force.

FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and Date on Name (in Signature and SEAL year of which Capitals)/ designation of the renewal renewed Signature and Officer specially licence designation of empowered to expires the renewing sign the licence • authority under rule 4 % 70 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. It covers only the person named, and the arms or ammunition described therein and such retainers (if any) as may be entered in column 6:ft

Provided that if the licensee is a recognised shikar agent in possession of a certificate to that effect from the Central Government he shall be able to lend his weapons covered by his licence for use by any foreign tourist accompanying in and in possession of a shooting licence under the local games rules, valid for the area where shooting by the latter is intended:

Provided further that the licensee shall be able to lend his weapon temporarily for a period not exceeding a fortnight for the purpose of spoil only to a person lawfully entitled to possess such type of weapon and subject to the conditions that—

(a) the weapon is used by the borrower in the presence of the licence-holder or under his written authority, which shall show the number and other identification marks of the weapon and the period for which it is lent;

(b) in the event of the weapon being misused by or stolen or lost due to the gross negligence of, the borrower, the licence thereof shall be liable to be revoked; and

3. If the licensee is a bona fide foreign tourist the word “TOURIST” shall be stamped on his licence by the licensing authority.

4. This licence is valid to the extent specified in column 9 subject, in the case of a licence having effect in any area outside the State in which it is granted or renewed, to any restrictions which may be imposed in such area by any general or special order of the Central Government.

5. The licensee or any retainer acting under this licence shall not carry any arms covered thereby otherwise than in a good faith for the purpose of sport/protection/ display; and, save where he is specially authorised in this behalf by the District Magistrate concerned, he shall not take any such arms to a fair, religious procession or other public assemblage (or within the campus or precincts of any educational institution).

6. The licensee, at the time of purchasing any arms or ammunition shall cause the following particulars to be endorsed upon his licence under the vendor’s signature, namely:—

(a) the name, description and residence of the person, v/ho takes delivery of the articles purchased;

(b) the nature and quantity of the articles purchased; and

(c) the date of purchase, The Arms Rules, 1962 71 and if the arms or ammunition are purchased from any person other than a licensed dealer, shall also cause the particulars specified in clauses (b) and (c) to be furnished in writing to the authority who granted this licence within such period as may be prescribed for this purpose by such authority. No purchase of ammunition shall, however, be permitted except on a written certificate from the licensee certifying that with the amount proposed to be purchased the total quantity of ammunition in his possession will not exceed the maximum which he is entitled to possess at any one time, or his total allowance for the year.

7. He shall not purchase ammunition of any kind in excess of the maximum which may from time to time be fixed by the Central Government. Such maximum may be prescribed both for the amount purchasable in a calendar year and for the amount that may be possessed at any one time. If, however, a licensee exhausts the total quantity of ammunition purchasable in a year earlier than the close of the year, he may for good and sufficient reason be given a temporary increase in the total quantity purchasable at the discretion of the licensing authority.

8. He shall not possess Government arms and ammunition.

Explanation.—For the purpose of this condition—

(a) “Government arms” means a fire-arm or other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

(b) “Government ammunition” means ammunition manufactured in any Government factory, or prepared for and supplied to Government other than such ammunition as may be released by Government for civilian use.

9. The licensee shall—

(a) on demand by an authorised officer produce the arms possessed under this licence;

(b) not sell or transfer any arms or ammunition or any part thereof covered by this licence to any person not lawfully entitled to possess them;

(c) forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by this licence; and

(d) give prior intimation to the licensing authority concerned of his intention to break up or dispose of any firm-arms or ammunition or any part thereof (otherwise than as mentioned in the note below); failing which, proof of the articles having been broken up or disposed of will have to be furnished to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.

10. Condition 8 may be cancelled by the authority granting the licence if empowered to do so by the Central Government, and an endorsement added showing the Government arms or ammunition which the licensee is authorised to possess.

11. Where the licence is granted for the purpose of sport, the licensee or any retainer or any foreign tourist or other person referred to in the proviso to condition 2 or any other person using the weapon under the licence shall observe such close 72 The Arms Rules, 1962 season as may be prescribed by the State Government concerned in respect of the game-birds and animals.

12. (a) The licensee may, at his option, apply to the nearest licensing authority having jurisdiction for the renewal of the licence as and when it becomes necessary.

(b) If a person who holds a licence in Form III changes his places of residence, permanently or temporarily, for more than thirty consecutive days and carries with him the weapon covered by the licence, to a place other than that indicated in column 2 of the licence, he shall, (within thirty days of such change) send intimation about such change to the licensing authority of the place of his new residence as well as to the authority which granted the licence or last renewed it, as the case may be, and shall, on demand forthwith produce the licence and the weapon to the first mentioned authority for making necessary entry in the licence to indicate therein the particulars of the new residence of the licensee.

13. Without prejudice to the voidance of this licence for breach of any of the foregoing conditions, it shall be void if—

(a) the licensee dies, or

(b) any weapon covered thereby—

(i) is sold, or transferred, or

(ii) is attached in execution of a decrees:

Provided that where a weapon is sold or transferred the licensing authority may permit the holder of the licence to acquire a fresh weapon of the same description within such period as may be specified by him in this behalf and subject to—

(a) the production of the weapon so acquired or the licence or both before the aforesaid licensing authority for inspection as required under sub-rule

(2) of rule 52, and

(b) the payment of the prescribed licence fee in respect of the weapon so acquired.

14. The authority granting or renewing the licence has the right to enquire at any time during the currency of the licence, whether the weapon or weapons for which it has been granted is or are still in the possession of the licensee, and to require its or their production for the purpose of such enquiry.

Note 1.—Any breach of the conditions of this licence is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 2000, or with both (section 30 of the Act).

Note 2.—Licensees are warned that in case they sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by the licences possessed by them to any person, they shall forthwith inform in writing to the District Magistrate having jurisdiction or the officerin-charge of the nearest police-station of such sale or transfer together with the particulars of the fire-arms and ammunition and the person to whom they have been sold or transferred (section 5 of the Arms Act, 1959). Failure to give such information is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extent to Rs. 500, or with both [section 25(3) of the Act].]

AFORM] I!

Licence for possession and carrying by a retainer of arms or ammunition for the purpose of sport/protection/display *[***] Se c.

No . of L ic en ce Name, des cription and residence of person ex empted un der section 41, who has nomi nated the licence.

Name and residence of licensee ’[Name and residence of parent of licensee] Arms or ammunition that licensee is entitled to possess and carry Date on which licence expires or the date on which the person spec ified in column 2 ceases to be exempted under section 41 (whichever is earlier) Brief description of each weapon with details, e.g.

identification marks, register No. etc.

Quantity and description of each kind of ammunition Area of vali dity of licence, i.e., throughout India, State or District 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .......................................20 (SEAL) ’[Name (in capital)/Signature of the Licensing Authority................................

Designation............................................... ....................................................................

Place.................................................................................................................................

Signature of the officer especially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4.

Designation......................................................Place................................

The Arm s R ules, 1962 FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year » of renewal Date on which renewed licence expires ’[Name (in capital)/Signature and designation of the renewing authority ‘[Signature and designation of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4 Seal 1 2 3 4 5 -Jco

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

2. Subs, by G.S.R. 99, dated 14th May, 1998 (w.e.f. 23-5-1998).

3. Subs, by G.S.R. 1011(A), dated 7th August, 1972.

4. Added by G.S.R. 1011(A), dated 7th August, 1972.

74 The Arms Pules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. If covers only the person named in column 3 of this licence and the arms or ammunition described in columns 5 and 6.

3. This licence is valid to the extent specified in column 7, subject in the case of a licence having effect in an area outside the State in which it is granted, or renewed, to any restrictions which may be imposed in such area by any general or special order of the Central Government.

’[3A. A licensee having an arms licence valid throughout India, who carries the licensed weapon or weapons to any place outside the State where he normally resides, shall, within 48 hours of his arrival at such place, intimate in writing to the officer in charge of the police station or the Superintendent of Police having jurisdiction over that place the fact of his arrival at that place and the particulars of any such weapon.]

4. This licence shall only be granted to a person nominated in that behalf and certified to be his own retainer by a person exempted under section 41 of the Act, and it shall only be granted in respect of the aims or ammunition specified in this behalf by, and being the property of, such exempted person.

5. The grant/renewal of this licence is subject to the condition that it shall expire on the date on which the person specified in column 2 of this licence ceases to be exempted under section 41 of the Act where such date is earlier than the date on which it would otherwise expire in the normal course.

6. The licensee shall not carry any arms covered by this licence otherwise than in good faith for the purpose of sport/protection/display; and save where he is specially authorised in this behalf by the District Magistrate concerned, he shall not take any such arms to a fair, religious procession or other public assemblage 1 2[or within the campus or precincts of any educational institution].

7. The authority granting or renewing the licence has the right to enquire at any time during the currency of the licence, whether the weapon for which it has been granted is still in the possession of the licensee and to require its production for the purposes of such enquiry.

Note.—Any breach of the condition of this licence is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500 or with both (section 30 of the Act).

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 52(E), dated 24th January, 1989 (w.e.f. 24-1-1989) and subs, by G.S.R. 404 (E), dated 28th March, 1990 (w.e.f. 28-3-1990).

2. Ins. by G.S.R. 1259, dated 27th November, 1980.

The Arms Rules, 1962 75 FORM IIIB Permit Shri.......................son of..................... village/town............... district................. is hereby appointed to be an armed retainer of the company entitling him to possess, carry and use, for all lawful orders, issued by me as a representative of the company, the following arms or ammunition covered by the said licence:— Arms Ammunition Sliri.....................................must carry this permit with him when carrying the arms or ammunition; he shall not carry the arms or ammunition to an area not covered by the licence.

Signature...

Designation and full address ...

of the Company ...

Signature or Thumb-impression and identification marks of the retainer.

Holder of licence...

No.- Valid for the period...

FORM IV Licence for Acquisition/Possession and carrying of Arms or Ammunition for Destruction of Wild Animals which do injury to Human Beings or Cattle -4cn Name, Arms and ammunition Place or Specification ♦Period for Title and Date on which description area for of the wild which the residence of the licence or and Brief descrip- Quantity and description of each which the beasts which licence is Magistrate to the arms of . residence of tion of each kind of ammunition licence is are permitted valid whom licence both shall be licensee weapon with granted to be and weapon produced for details, e.g., Maximum to Maximum destroyed must be shown inspection registered No. be possessed at purchasable under this between the before the and identifica- any one time during the licence 15th November licensing tion marks year and the 31st authority December of and rule each year 52(2)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (SEAL)........ ...................... (Signature) ’[Signature and designation of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4.]

Licensing Authority......................................................................................................

Designation.....................................................................................................................

Place..................................................................................... ...........................................

The Arm s R ules, 1962 * Provided that where a licence is granted in Form III, IV, V or VI for the possession of arms to be acquired by the licerisee subsequent to the grant of the licence, the authority granting the licence shall at the time of granting the same direct that within a period specified by him in this behalf, which he may from time to time extend, the arms covered by the licence shall be acquired and that the licence or the arms or both shall be produced for his inspection, and if within the period so specified or extended the licensee fails to acquire the arms and to produce the licence or the arms or both as the case may be, the licence shall cease to be in force on the expiry of such period.

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 1011(A), dated 7th August, 1972.

The Arms Rules, 1962 77 FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year of renewal Date on which renewal of licence expires '[Name (in captial)/ Signature and designation Seal of renewing authority] 1 2 3 4 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. Once, every year between the 15th November and 31st December, the licensee shall produce this licence and every weapon covered thereby before the Magistrate referred to in column 8.

3. He shall not keet Government arms or ammunition.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this condition—

(a) “Government arm” means a fire-arm or other weapon which is property of the Government; and

(b) “Government ammunition” means ammunition manufactured in any Government factory, or prepared for and supplied to Government, other than such ammunition as may be released by Government for civilian use.

4. He shall not carry any arms covered by this licence otherwise than in good faith for the destruction of wild animals which do injury to human beings or cattle, nor shall he take any such arms to a fair, religious procession or other public assemblage or to any considerable distance beyond the place or area entered in column 5:

2[Provided that save where he is specially authorised in this behalf by the District Magistrate concerned, the licensee shall not carry arms covered by the licence within the campus or precincts of any educational institution.]

5. Condition 3 may be cancelled by the authority granting the licence if empowered to do so by the Central Government and an endorsement added showing the Government arms or ammunition which the licensee is entitled to possess.

6. He shall not purchase or possess ammunition of any kind in excess of the maximum allowed under columns 3 and 4 of the licence or of the maximum which may from time to time be fixed by the Central Government for the amount purchasable in a year and for the amount that may be possessed at any one time.

7. At the time of purchasing any arms or ammunition he shall cause the following particulars to be endorsed upon his licence under the vendor’s signature, namely:—

(a) the name, description and residence of the person who takes delivery of the articles purchased,

(b) the nature and quantity of the ariticles purchased; and

(c) the date of puchase, and if the arms are purchased from any person other than a licensed dealer he shall also cause the particulars specified in clauses (b) and (c) to be furnished in writing

1. Subs, by G.S.R. 1011(A), dated 7th August, 1972.

2. Ins. by G.S.R. 1259, dated 27th November, 1980.

78 The Arms Rules, 1962 to the authority who granted this licence within such period as may be prescribed for this purpose by such authority. No purchase of ammunition shall, however, be permitted except on a written certificate from the licensee certifying that with the amount proposed to be purchased the total quantity of ammunition in his possession will not exceed die maximum which he is entitled to possess at any one time, or his total allowance for the year.

8. Without prejudice to the voidance of this licence for breach of any of the foregoing conditions, it shall be void if—

(a) the licensee dies, or

(b) any weapon covered thereby—

(1) is sold or transferred, or

(ii) is attached in execution of a decree:

‘[Provided that where a weapon is sold or transferred, the licensing authority may permit the holder of the licence to acquire a fresh weapon of the same description within such period as may be specified by him in this behalf and subject to—

(a) the production of the weapon so acquired or the licence or both before the aforesaid licensing authority for inspection as required under sub-rule

(2) of rule 52J and

(b) the payment of the prescribed licence fee in respect of the weapon so acquired.]

9. The authority granting or renewing the licence has the right to enquire at any time during the currency of the licence whether any weapon for which it has been granted is still in the possession of the licensee and to require the production of the weapons for the purposes of such enquiry.

10. The licensee shall—

(a) on demand by the licensing authority or authorised officer produce the weapon covered by this licence;

(b) not sell or transfer any arms or ammunition or any part thereof covered by this licence to any person not fully entitled to possess them;

(c) forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by this licence; and

(d) give prior intimation to the licensing authority concern of his intention to break up or dispose of any arms or ammunition or any part thereof (otherwise than as mentioned) in note below; failing which proof of the articles having been broken up or disposed of will have to be furnished to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.

Note 1.—Any breach of the conditions of this licence is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both (section 30 of the Act).

Note 2.—Licensees are warned that in case they sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by the licences possessed by them to any person, they shall forthwith inform in writing the District Magistrate having jurisdiction or the officerin-charge of the nearest police station, of such sale or transfer, together with the particulars of the fire-amis and ammunition and the person to whom they have been sold or transferred (section 5 of the Amis Act, 1959). Failure to give such information is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both [section 25(3) of the Act.]

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 9. dated 14th December, 1968.

I J*** ] FORM V Licence for the acquisition/possession and carrying of arms or ammunition for the protection of crops or cattle -ocS3 co• r—< cL J ccCOo o si <U■o r»o cS3 z ouco 35o Name and description of any member of the licensee’s family or servant employed to watch crops, or cattle, residing with him, by whom the arms or ammunition covered by this licence may also be used Arms and ammunition Brief description of each weapon with details, e.g.

Registered number and other indentification marks Quantity and description of each kind of ammunition Maximum to be possessed at any one time Maximum purchasable during the year Place or area within which the licence is valid * Period for which the licence is valid The.................... of................... 20..................... (Seal) Signature Licensing authority...

Designation Place ^Provided that where a licence is granted in Form III, Form IV, Form V or Form VI for the possession of arms to be acquired by the licensee subsequent to the grant of the licence, the authority granting the licence shall at the time, of granting the same direct that within a period specified by him in this behalf, which may be extended from time to time, the arms covered by the licence shall be acquired and that the licence or the arms or both shall be produced for inspection, and if within the period so specified or extended the licensee fails to acquire the arms and to produce the licence or the arms or both, as the case may be, the licence shall cease to be in force.

FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year of renewal Date on which renewed licence expires Signature and designation of renewing authority Seal The Arm s R ules, 1962 -si<D’-------- —------------------------------------------------------------'------------------

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

80 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS '[1. The licence is granted subject to—

(a) the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962, and

(b) the provisions of sections 11 and 39 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, or other relevant sections, as the case may be, in respect of the States and Union Territory where the said Act is applicable.)

2. The licensee shall not carry any arms covered by this licence otherwise than in good faith for the destruction of wild animals which do injury to crops or cattle, nor shall he take any such arms to a fair, religious procession or other public assemblage or any considerable distance beyond the place or area entered in column 6:

3. He shall not lend any arms or ammunition covered by this licence to any person, other than a member of his family or servant who may be employed by the licensee to protect the crops or cattle situated in the area specified in the licence and who is mentioned in column 2 of the licence.

, 4. The licensee shall—

(a) on demand by an authorised officer produce the weapons covered by this licence;

(b) not sell or transfer any arms or ammunition or any part thereof covered by this licence to any person not lawfully entitled to possess then;

(c) forthwith give information at the nearest police station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by his licence; and

(d) give prior intimation to the licensing authority concerned of his intention to break up or dispose of any arms or ammunition or any part thereof [otherwise than as mentioned in (b) above); failing which proof of the articles having been broken up or disposed of will have to be furnished to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.

5. He shall not keep Government arms or ammunition.

Explanation.—For the purpose of this condition—

(a) “Government arms” means a fire-arm or other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

6. Condition 5 may be cancelled by the authority granting the licence if empowered to do so by the Central Government, and an endorsement added showing the Government arms and ammunition which the licensee is entitled to possess.

7. He shall not purchase or possess ammunition of any kind in excess of the maximum allowed under columns 3 and 4 of the licence or of Jhc maximum which may from time to time be fixed by the Central Government for the amount purchasable in a year and for the amount that may be possessed at any one time.

8. At the time of purchasing any arms or ammunition he shall cause the following in particulars to be endorsed upon his licence under the vendor’s signature, namely:— \

1. Subs, by G.S.R. 509, dated 26th May, 1982.

2. Ins. by G.S.R. 1259, dated 27th November, 1980.

The Arms Rules, 1962 81

(a) the name, description and residence of the person who takes delivery of the articles purchased;

(b) the nature and quantity of the articles purchased; and

(c) the date of purchase, and if the arms are purchased from any person other than a licensed dealer, he shall also cause the particulars specified in clauses (b) and (c) to be furnished in writing to the authority who granted this licence within such period as may be prescribed for this purpose by such authority. No purchase of ammunition shall, however, be permitted except on a written certificate from the licensee certifying that with the amount proposed to be purchased the total quantity of ammunition in his possession will not exceed the maximum which he is entitled to possess at any one time, or his total allowance for the year.

9. Without prejudice to the voidance of this licence for breach of any of the foregoing conditions, it shall be void if—

(a) the licensee dies, or

(b) any weapon covered thereby—

(i) is sold or transferred, or

(ii) is attached in execution of a decree:

'[Provided that where a weapon is sold or transferred, the licensing authority may permit the holder of the licence to acquire a fresh weapon of the same description within such period as may be specified by him in this behalf and subject to—

(a) the production of the weapon so acquired or the licence or both before the aforesaid licensing authority for inspection as required under sub-rule (2) of rule 52, and

(b) the payment of the prescribed licence fee in respect of the weapon so acquired.]

10. The authority granting or renewing the licence has the right to enquiry at any time during the currency of the licence, whether any weapon for which it has been granted is still in the possession of the licensee and to require the production of the weapon for the purpose of such enquiry.

11. Where, after the end of any harvest season, the State Government considers it expedient that for the protection of wild life in any area, any fire-arm or ammunition licensed in this form should be deposited in a police station or with a licensed dealer, it may, by order, require any licensee to do deposit such fire-arms or ammunition for such period as the arm are not required for protection of crops or cattle and as may be specified therein, and thereupon the licensee shall be bound to comply with such order.

Note 1.—Any breach of the condition of this licence is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both (section 30 of the Act).

Note 2.—Licensee are warned that in case they sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by the licences possessed by them to any person they shall forthwith inform in writing the District Magistrate having jurisdiction or the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station, of such sale or transfer, together with the particulars of the fire-arms and ammunition and the person to whom they have been sold or transferred (section 5 of the Arms Act, 1959). Failure to give such information is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both, 1 2[section 25(3) of the Act].

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 4, dated 19th December, 1968.

2. Subs, by G.S.R. 4, dated 19th December, 1968.

FORM VI Licence for acquisition, possession and use for the purpose of target practice of fire-arms or fire-arms or ammunition ir***t odno Serial No.

of licence Name, des cription and location of mess, club or association Arms and ammunition that licensee is entitled to possess Place within which the licence is valid *Date on which the licence expires Date on which the licence or the arms or both shall be produced for inspection before the licensing authority under rule 52 (2) Maximum to be possessed at any one time Maximum pur chasable during the year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2[Name (in capital)]/Signature of the Licensing Authority....................................

Designation ...

The.......................... of.................... 20.......... (SEAL) or Signature of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4.

Designation... .... ... Place ^Provided that where a licence is granted in Form 111, IV, V or VI for the possession of arms to be acquired by the licensee subsequent to the^rant of the licence, the authority granting the licence shall at the time of granting the same direct that within a period specified by' him in this behalf, which he may from time to time extend, the arms covered by the licence shall be acquired and that the licence or the arms or both shall be produced for his inspection, and if within the period so specified or extended the licensee fails to acquire the arms and to produce the licence or the arms or both, as the case may be. the licence shall cease to be in force.

The Arm s R ules, 1962

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1. dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

2. Subs, by G.S.R. 1011 (A), dated 7th August, 1972.

The Arms Rules, 1962 83 FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year of renewal Date on which renewed licence expires '[Name (in capital)/ signature and desig nation of renewing authority] 2[Signature and Seal designation of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4] 1 2 3 4 5 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. It covers only the mess, club or association named and the arms and ammunition • described therein.

3[2A. Save where he is specially authorised in this behalf by the District Magistrate concerned, the licensee shall not carry any arms covered by the licence within the campus or precincts of any educational institution].

3. The licencee shall, at the time of purchasing arms or ammunition cause the following particulars to be endorsed upon his licence under the vendor's signature, namely:—

(a) the name, description and residence of the person, who takes delivery of the articles purchased on behalf of the mess, club or association;

(b) the nature and quantity of the articles purchased; and

(c) the date of pruchase, and if the arms or ammunition are purchased from any person other than a licensed dealer, shall also cause the particulars specified in clauses (b) and (c) to be furnished, in writing, to the authority who granted this licence within such period as may be prescribed by that authority for this purpose. No purchase of ammunition shall, however, be permitted except on a written certificate from the licensee certifying that with the amount proposed to be purchased the total quantity of ammunition in his possession will not exceed the maximum which he is entitled to possess at any one time or his total allowance for the year.

4. The mess, club or association shall not purchase or possess ammunition in excess of the quantities allowed under columns 2 and 4 of the licence or the maximum which may from time to time be fixed by the Central Government for the amount purchasable in a year and for the amount that may be possessed at any one time.

1. Subs, by G.S.R. 1011 (A), dated 7th August, 1972.

2. Added by G.S.R. 1011 (A), dated 7th August, 1972.

3. Ins. by G.S.R. 1259, dated 13th December, 1980.

84 The Arms Rules, 1962

5. The mess, club of association shall—

(a) on demand by authorised officer produce the weapons covered by this licence;

(b) not sell or transfer any arms or ammunition or any part thereof covered by this licence to any person not lawfully entitled to possess them;

(c) forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss theft of any arms or ammunition covered by this licence; and

(d) give prior intimation to the licensing authority concerned of its intention to break up or dispose of any arms or ammunition or any part thereof (otherwise than as mentioned in note below); failing which proof the articles having been broken up or disposed of will have to be furnished to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.

6. The licence does not authorise any member of the mess, club or association to keep Government arms or ammunition.

Explanation.—For the purpose of this condition—

(a) “Government arms” means a fire-arm or other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

(b) “Government ammunition” means ammunition manufactured in a Government factory, or prepared for and supplied to Government, other than such ammunition as released by Government for civilian use.

7. The Central Government or the State Government or in the State of ‘[Tamil Nadu], Andhra Pradesh or Kerala, the Board of Revenue, may require any fire-arms or ammunition possessed by the mess, club or association to be registered in such manner as the Central Government or the State Government or the Board of revenue may think fit.

8. The authority granting or renewing the licence has the right to enquire at any time during the currency of the licence whether the weapons for which it has been granted are still in the possession of the mess, club or association and to require the production of such weapons for the purposes of such enquiry.

Note.—Licensees are warned that in case they sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by the licences possessed by them to any person they shall forthwith inform in writing to the District Magistrate having jurisdiction or the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station, of such sale or transfer together with the particulars of the fire-arms and ammunition and the person to whom they have been sold or transferred (section 5 of the Anns Act, 1959). Failure to give such informations is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both, [section 25 (3) of the Act].

1. Previously, "Madras".

FORM VII Licence for carrying arms or ammunition on a journey in or throughout any part of India '[***]________________ Arms or ammunition that licensee is o ~ entitled to carry .2 S) Brief description Quantity and .2- o 35 of each weapon description of o c £ with details, each kind ofCO Q co .5 ;2 o e.g. Registered ammunition o » “ c No. and other | xj S * identification Z cs — o marks 1 2 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Retainers (if any covered by the licence) Name 2[Name Address Arms or ammunition of of of that retainer retainer retainer's retainer entitled to Parent] carry Descrip- Quantion tity 4 5 6 7 8 (Seal)

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

2. Subs, by G.S.R. 99, dated 14th May, 1998 (w.e.f. 23-5-1998).

* <O <4-< U. Q G £ s <D 3 G -G O• o CO •*-* CO G• £ ’O o • >> o c ex • u. G c/> U. 3 Q O <D o O -o O u. V Q ° u■o O O iS h <u 10 •o -c 75 11 From the.............................

to the..................20...........

(Signature) Licensing Authority...........................................................................

Designation.........................................................................................

Place............................................................... ......................................

The Arm s R ules, 1962 oocn 86 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and of the Anns Rules, 1962.

2. It covers only the persons named, and the arms or ammunition described thereinM and such retainers (if any) as may be entered in column 4.

3. The licensee or any retainer acting under this licence shall not, unless specially empowered in this behalf by the authority granting the licence, carry any arms to a fair, religious procession or other public assemblage, '[or within the campus or precincts of any educational institution].

4. He shall not carry Government arms or ammunition.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this condition—

(a) “Government aims” means a fire-arm of other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

(b) “Government ammunition” means ammunition manufactured in any Government factory, or prepared for and supplied to the Government other than such ammunition as may be released by Government for civilian use.

5. He shall—

(a) on demand by any authorised officer produce the weapons covered by this licence; and

(b) forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by the licence.

Note 1.—Any breach of the conditions of this licence is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 2000, or with both (section 30 of Act).

Note 2.—Licensees are warned that in case they sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by the licence possessed by them to any person they shall forthwith inform in writing to the District Magistrate having jurisdiction or the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station, of such sale or transfer, together with the particulars of the arms or ammunition and the person to whom they have been sold or transferred (section 5 of the Arms Act, 1959). Failure to give such information is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both '[section 25 (3) of the Act].

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 1259, dated 27th November, 1980.

FORM VIII Traveller's (temporary) licence for the possession and carrying of arms or ammunition for the duration of his journey from the port or other place of his arrival in India to the place of his destination in India Name and description of licensee Arms and ammunition that licensee is entitled to possess and carry Place of Destination Period for which the licence is valid Brief description of each weapon Quantity and description of each kind of ammunition 1 2 3 4 5 From the .................to the...........20 Date on which copy is sent to the District Magistrate of.................district [Vide sub-rule (2) of rule 17] The............................of..............20........ (Seal) The........................of..........20.........

(Signature) Licensing authority............................................................

Designation..........................................................................

Place ......................................................................................

The Arm s R ules, 1962 • • « FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year of renewal Date on which renewed licence Signature and designation expires of renewing authority SEAL

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1. dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998). co -J 88 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. It covers only the person named, and the arms or ammunition described therein.

3. The licensee shall not, unless specially empowered in this behalf by the authority granting the licence, carry arms or ammunition to a fair, religious procession or other public assemblage '[or within the campus or precincts of any educational institution.]

4. He shall not cany Government arms or ammunition.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this condition—

(a) “Government arms” means a fire-arm or other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

5. Condition 4 may be cancelled by the authority granting the licence if empowered to do so by the Central Government and an endorsement added showing the Government arms or ammunition which the licensee is authorised to possess.

6. He shall—

(a) on demand by an authorised officer produce the weapons covered by this licence;

2[(b) not sell, or transfer any arms or ammunition or any part thereof covered by this licence to any person not lawfully entitled to possess them, and]

(c) forthwith gives information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by this licence.

7. The licensee shall, on arrival at his destination, forthwith apply to the nearest licensing authority for a licence in Form II or Form III, as the case may be, in respect of the arms or ammunition described herein and shall at the same time deliver this licence in original to that authority.

Note 1.—Any breach of the conditions of this licence is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 2,000, or with both (section 30 of the Act).

Note 2.—Licensees are warned that in case they sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by the licences possessed by them to any person they shall forthwith inform in writing to the District Magistrate having jurisdiction or the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station, of such sale or transfer, together with the particulars of the fire-arms or ammunition and the person to whom they have been sold or transferred (section 5 of the Arms Act, 1959). Failure to give such information is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both [section 25 (3) of the Act].

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 1259. dated 27th November, 1980.

2. Subs, by S.O. 1283, dated 3rd May, 1963.

FORM IX Licence to—

(1) Manufacture,

(2) Convert, shorten, repair or test (other than proof-test) sell or transfer, keep for sale or transfer, conversion, repair or test of arms or ammunition Serial No.

of licence Name, description and residence of licensee and of duly authorised agent or agents (if any) Place of business.* factory or shop Description and number Description and quantity Name of range or other place where allowed to test Date and year on which the licence expires To be manufac tured, conver ted, shortended, repaired To be sold or keep for sale To be manufac- To be tured, conver- sold or ted, etc. kept for sale 1 2 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 The....................of....;....... 20.............

The.................of............... 20.............

The 31st December, 20...........

The date on which copy is sent to the District Magistrate of............................... district [Tide sub-rule (2) of rule 20] (SEAL) (Signature).....................................................................................

^[Licensing Authority.................................................................

Designation..................................................................................

Place........................................... ...................................................

FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE The Arm s R ules, 1962 Date and year of renewal Date on which renewed licence expires

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December. 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1 -1998).

2. Ins. by G.S.R. 1011 (A), dated 7th August, 1972. ' Signature and designation of SEAL renewing authority coto 90 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. (a) This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

(b) This licence does not entitle the dealer to take any arms or ammunition for testing to a testing range or other place without a permit for the purposes or to prove any fire-arms.

(c) This licence is valid only so long as the licensee carries on the trade or business in the premises shown in column 3 thereof, and will ipso facto lapse if the business is discontinued for a continuous period exceeding six months.

'[(d) The licensee shall not enter into any partnership connected with this licence without the approval of the licensing authority].

2. The licensee shall maintain registers of all arms manufactured or converted or shortened or repaired or tested or transferred, of all ammunition manufactured, converted, repaired or transferred, of all stock in hand and of all sales showing the particulars in such forms as may be prescribed for the purpose by the Central Government.

3. 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.

4. (1) He shall affix on a conspicuous part of his place of business, factory or shop a signboard, on which shall be painted in large letters in English/Hindi and in the languages of the district his name and the words "Licensed to manufacture/convert/ shorten/repair/test/transfer/sell arms or ammunition".

(2) He shall also affix in his place of business, factory or shop a copy of section 36 of the Arms Act 1959, either English/Hindi or in the language of the district.

5. He shall not manufacture fire-arms of any category or description other than those allowed to be manufactured under column 4, nor expand his business, except with the prior permission of the Central Government and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Central Government. » * 6 He shall not sell to any one any fire-arm manufactured by him unless such fire arm—

(a) is duly proof-tested at a Government establishment or an establishment approved in this behalf by the Central Government;

(b) bears proof-marks; and

7 He shall not sell arms or ammunition elsewhere than at the place of business, factory or shop specified in column 3.

8. He shall not keep Government arms or ammunition except under the special or general orders of the Central Government.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this condition— i Added by G.S.R. 590, dated Slh May, 1982.

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(a) "Government arms" means a fire-arm or other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

(b) "Government ammunition" means ammunition manufactured in a Government factory or prepared for and supplied to Government other than such ammunition as released by Government for civilian use.

9. He shall, at the time of sale or transfer of any arms or ammunition to a person boldine a licence in Form III, Form IV, Form V, Form VII or VIII endorse on the licence—

(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

10. 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.

11. He shall give information of all sales or transfer of arms and ammunition, to such person and in such manner as the Central Government may direct.

12. He shall not sell or transfer any quantity of ammunition to any person licensed to possess or carry arms or ammunition without his first obtaining a written certificate from such person to the effect that with the quantity of ammunition proposed to be purchased by him. the total quantity of ammunition in his possession will 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 of ammunition in excess of the maximum which may be fixed bv the Central Government for such person or which is endorsed on such person's licence.

13. He shall not sell arms and ammunition to an officer, non-commissioned officer, or soldier of the armed forces of the Union, unless such person produces a written pass or permit signed by his Commanding Officer, and then only to the. extent and on the conditions specified in such pass or permit.

14. Where the licence is granted in and for any local area in West Bengal or Assam, the liccncee shall not sell arms or ammunition without a special permit from a Magistrate, to any member of a hill-tribe to which the Central Government may, from lime to ti/tic by notification, apply this condition.

‘| 14A. Where a licence 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 projectile ammunition or to load or re-load any ammunition!.

15. The licensee shall not sell or transfer any arms of category V to a person residing in an area to which section 4 applies unless the said person produces a licence, or is exempted form the obligation to take out a licence, acquire, possess or carry such arms in that area.

I. Ins. by G.S.R. 703. dated 15th .Inly. 1980.

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16. The licensee shall forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by the licence.

17. Chlorates shall be kept in a building constructed of uninflammable materials only and separated from any dwelling-house, other building highway, street, public through fare or public place by a distance of not less 10 feet:

Provided that, where the total quantity stored does not exceed 100 kg. may be kept exclusively in a closed and secured receptacle placed in a building used for the keeping of other articles not being of an explosive or highly inflammable nature.

18. Sulphur shall not be kept in the same room with saltpetre in the premises specified in column 3:

Provided that when the quantity of each does not exceed 100 kg. sulphur and saltpetre may be kept in separate closed receptacles in the same room.

19. No person shall smoke and no person fires shall be allowed at any time in the premises specified in column 3, or in the vicinity of the receptacles mentioned in provision to conditions 17 and 18.

20. Where any building used for storage of such material is fitted with electric lighting or power, the licensee shall get these installations tested at least once a year or once during the currency of the licence, by an Electrical Inspector appointed under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, to ensure that here is no danger of fire or sparking.

21. Any accident, fire or explosion occurring within the premises specified in column 3 which is attended with loss of human life or serious injury to persons or property shall be reported at once by the licensee to the officer-in-charge of the nearest police-station having jurisdiction over the place of his business, factory or shop as well as to the Inspector of explosives of the circle concerned.

'[22. 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

Explanation.—The possibility or expectation of the seller obtaining a higher price at a later date or the refusal by a person to purchase or acquire arms or ammunition partly of a description demand by him and partly of a different description suggested by the licensee shall not be deemed to be a reasonable cause for the purpose of this condition.]

2[23. The conversion into explosives of sulphur in admixtures with Chlorates shall be permitted for the following purposes only (and for no other purposes):—

(i) in small quantities for scientific purposes;

(ii) for the purposes of manufacturing heads of matches; or

(iii) for use in toy amorces (paper caps for toy pistols.)

1. Subs, by G.S.R. 788, dated 16th May, 1964.

2. Ins. by G.S.R 1324, dated 9th September, 1964.

FORM X Licence for proof-test and keeping for proof-test of fire-arms Serial No.

of licence Name, description and residence of licencee and of duty authorised agent(s) (if any) Place of business, factory or shop Categories of fire arms allowed to be proof-tested Range or other place where allowed to test Date on which the lienee expires 1 2 3 4 5 6 The...........of......... 20............. The date on which capy is sent to (Signature) the District Magistrate of............................. Secretary/Joint Secretary to the Governdistrict (vide rule 23). ment of India, Ministry of Home Affairs.

2[Signature and designation of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4] [(vide rule (23)], z The.........of............ 20............ (SEAL) Date of issue of the licence.

The Arm s R ules, 1962 FORM FOR RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year of renewal Date on which renewed licence expires Signature and designation of renweing authority Seal

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

2. Ins. by G.S.R. 1011 (A), dated 7th August, 1973. co o 94 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions ol the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. The licensee shall carry on the work of proof testing and stamp proof-marks on the fire-arms which are proved, in accordance with regulation framed or approved by the Central Government for the purpose.

3. The licence is valid only so long as the licensee carries on the work of prooftest and if the work is discontinued for a continuous period of more than one year, the licence shall ipso facto expire.

4. The licensee shall maintain a register of all fire-arms received for proving or of those proof-tested, of all stock in hand, of all fire-arms disposed of after proof-test, showing the particulars in such forms as may be prescribed by the Central Government for the purpose.

5. 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 ol Inspector, or if the Central Government so directs, of Sub-Inspector.

6. (1) He shall affix on a conspicuous part of his place of business, factory or shop a signboard on which shall be painted in large letters in English/Hindi and in the lancuaee of the district his name and the words “Licensed to proof-test fire-arms of categories as shown in column 4 of the licence.”

(2) He shall also affix, to his place of business or factory a copy of section 36 of the Arms Act, 1959 either in English/Hindi or in the language of the district.

7. He shall not proof-test fire-arms elsewhere than at the place of business or factory specified in column 3.

8. The licencee shall forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by the licence.

FORM XI '(Licence to 2[convert fire-armsj, repair, test (other than proof-test), sell or transfer or keep for sale,repair or test, or transfer arms orammunition of categories 1(b), 1(c), 1(d), 111(a), 111(b), 111(c), 111(d), V and VIJ Serial No.

of licence Name, description and residence of licnesee and of duly authorised agent or agents, (if any) Place of busi ness, factory or shop Description and number of arms Description and quantity of ammunition Name of the range for other place where allowto test Date and year on which the licnece expires To be converted or repaired or ro be sold kept for sale, etc.

To be con verted or repaired To be sold or kept for sale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • • The 31st December, 20...........

4[Name (in capitaI)/Signature of the Licensing Authority......................................

Designation......................................................Place..........................................................

1 he............. of............... 20........ (SEAL) Signature of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4.

Designation...................................................... .......Place................................................ J The Arm s Pules, 1962 FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year of renewal Date on which renewed licence expires 4[Name (in capital)/Signature and designation of the renewing authority '[Signature and designation of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4] Seal 1• 2 *>J 4 5

1. Subs, by S.O. 1283. dated 3rd Febru ary. 1963.

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2. Subs, by G.S.R. 1689, dated 9th September. 1970.

3. Omitted by G.S.R, 1. dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f.'»-l-1998).

4. Subs, by G.S.R. 1011 (A), dated 7th August. 1972.

5. Added by G.S.R. 10 11(A). dated 7th August. 1972.

com 96 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. (a) This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Amis Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

(b) This licence entitles the licensee to fabricate components and parts of fire arms and ammunition for purposes of '[repair of fire-arms and conversion of repair of] ammunition of the categories shown in column 4, but does not entitle him to manufacture such components or parts for the purpose of; or utilised for assembling into complete arms or ammunition.

(c) This licence does not entitle the dealer to take any arms or ammunition to a testing range or other place without a permit for the purpose, or to prove any fire arms.

(d) This licence is valid only so long as he carries on the trade business in the premises shown in column 3 thereof and will ipso facto laps if the business is discontinued for a continuous period exceeding six months.

2. The licensee shall maintain registers of all arms and ammunition in stock, and of all sales showing the particulars in such Form as may be prescribed by the Central Government for the puipose.

3. 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.

4 (1) He shall affix on a conspicuous part of his place of business, factory or shop a signboard, on which shall be painted in large letters in English/Ilindi and in the language of the district his name and the words “licensed to convert/repair/test (other than proof-test/sell/transfer arms and ammunition)”

(2) He shall also affix in his place of business, factory or shop a copy of section 36 of the Act, either in English/Hindi or in the language of the district.

5. He shall not convert an imitation fire-arm into a fire-arm or shorten a fire-arm on the strength of this licence.

2[5A. Where a licence 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 projectile ammunition or to load or re-load any ammunition.]

6. He shall not sell the anus or ammunition covered by the licence, elsewhere than at the place of business, factory or shop specified in column 3.

7. He shall not keep Government arms or ammunition unless he is specially authorised in this behalf by the Central Government.

Explanation,—For the puipose of this condition—

(a) “Government arms” means a fire-arm or other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

(b) “Government ammunition” means ammunition manufactured in any Government factory or prepared for and supplied to the Government other

1. Subs, by G.S.R. 1689, dated 9th September. 1970.

2. Ins. by G.S.R. 703, dated 15th July, 1981.

The Arms Rules, 1962 97 than such ammunition as may be released by Government for civilian use.

8. He shall at the time of sale or transfer of any aims or ammunition to a person holding a licence in Form III, Form IV, Form VII or Form VIII endorse on the licence—

(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

9. 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.

10. He shall give information of all sales or transfer of arms and ammunition, to such person and in such manner as the Central Government may direct.

11. 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 of his total allowance for the year:

Provided that he shall not in any case sell or transfer to any person any quantity of 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 licence.

12. He shall not sell arms or ammunition to an officer, non-commissioned officer or soldier of the armed forces of the Union unless such person produces a written pass or permit signed by the Commanding Officer, and then only to the extent and on the' conditions specified in such pass or permit.

13. Where the licence is granted in and for any local area in West Bengal or Assam, the licensee shall not sell arms or ammunition, without a special permit from a Magistrate to any member of a hill-tribe to which the Central Government may from time to time by notification apply this condition.

14. The licensee shall forthwith give information at the nearest police station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by the licence.

'[15. Subject to the other conditions contained herein, no licensee shall without reasonable cause, refuse to sell aims or ammunition to any person who is entitled to purchase or acquire such arms or ammunition under the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 or the Arms Rules, 1962

Explanation.—The possibility or expectation of the seller obtaining a higher price at a later date or the refusal by a person to purchase or acquire aims or ammunition partly of a description demanded by him and partly of a different description suggested

1. Ins. by G.S.R.. 788, dated 16th May, 1964.

98 The Arms Rules, 1962 by the licensee, shall not be deemed to be a reasonable cause for the purpose of this condition].

'[16. The conversion into explosives of sulphur in admixture with chlorates shall be permitted for the following purposes only (and for no other purposes):—

(i) in small quantities for scientific purposes, or

(ii) for the purposes of manufacturing heads of matches, or

(iii) for use in toy amorces (paper caps for toy pistol).]

I. Ins. by G.S.R. 1324. dated 9th September, 1964.

FORM XII Licence to sell, transfer or test (other than proof-test) and to keep for sale, transfer or test, arms or ammunition of categories 1(b), 1(c), 1(d), 111(a), 111(b), III(c), 111(d), and V Serial No.

of licence Name, description and residence of licensee and of duly authorised agent or agents (if any) Place of business or shop Description and number of arms Description and quantity of ammunition Name of the range or other place where allowed to test Date and year on which the licence expires 1 ?4— 3 4 5 6 7 (SEAL) The 31st December, 20...........

2[Name (in capital)/Signature of the Licensing Authority.....................................

Designation...................................................... Place............................................ i...........

Signature of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4.

Designation.............................................................Place................................................ ] The Arm s R ules, 1962 FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year 6f renewal Date on which renewed licence expires 2[Name (in capital)/Signature and designation of the renewing authority] 3[Signature and designation of the officer specially empowered to sign the licence under rule 4] Seal 1 2 3 4 5

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1. dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-,1998).

2. Subs, by G.S.R. 1011 (A), dated 7th August. 1972.

3. Added by G.S.R. 101 1(A), dated 7th August, 1972.

coto 100 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. (a) This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

(b) This licence does not entitle the dealer to take any arms or ammunition for testing to a testing range or other place without a permit for the purpose, or to prove any fire-arms.

(c) This licence is valid only so long as he carries on the trade or business in the premises shown in column 3 thereof , and will ipso facto lapse if the business is discontinued for a continuous period exceeding six months.

2. The licensee shall maintain registers of all arms and ammunition in stock, and of all sales showing the particulars in such Form as may be prescribed by the Central Government for the purpose.

3. 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 Governmental so directs, of Sub-Inspector.

4 (I) He shall affix on a conspicuous part of his place of business or shop a signboard, on which shall be painted in large letters in English/Hindi and in the language of the district his name and the words "licensed to sell, transfer or test (other than prof test) arms and ammunition."

(2) He shall also affix in his place of business, or shop a copy of section 36 of the Act, in English/Hindi or in the language of the district.

5. He shall not sell the arms or ammunition covered by the licence, elsewhere than at the place of business, factory or ship specified in cloumn 3.

6. He shall not keep Government arms or ammunition unless he is specially authorised in this behalf by the Central Government.

Explanation.—For the purpose of this conditions—

(a) “Government arms” means a fire-arms or other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

7. He shall at the time of sale or transfer of any arms or ammunition to a person holding a licence in Form 111, Form IV, Form V, Form VII or Form VIII endorse on the licence—

(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

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8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 bv 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 of 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 licence.

11. He shall not sell arms and ammunition to an officer non-commissioned officer or soldier of the armed forces of the Union unless such person produces a written pass or permit signed by the Commanding Officer, and then only to the extent and on the conditions specified in such pass or permit.

12. Where the licence is granted and for any local area in West Bengal or Assam, the licensee shall not sell arms or ammunition without a special permit from a Magistrate, to any member of a hill-tribe to which the Central Government may, form time to lime by notification, apply this condition.

13. The licencee shall forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by the licence.

'| 14. Subject to the other conditions contained herein, no licensee shall, without reasonable causes, refuse to sell arms or ammunition to any person who is enticed to purchase or acquire such arms or ammunition under the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 or the Arms Rules, 1962.

Explanation.—The possibility or expectation of the seller obtaining a higher price at a later date or the refusal by a person to purchase or acquire arms or ammunition partly of a description demanded by him and partly of a different description suggested by the licensee, shall not be deemed to be a reasonable cause for the purpose of this condition.]

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 788, dated 16th May, 1964.

FORM XIII Licence to sell, transfer or test (other than proof-test) and to keep for sale, transfer or test, arms or ammunition of categories 111(c), 111(d), V or VI Serial No.

of licence Name, description and residence of licensee and of duly authorised agent or agents (if any) Place of business or shop Description and number of arms Description and quantity of ammunition Name of the range or other place where allowed to test Date and year on which the licence expires 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (SEAL) The 31st December, 20...........

(Signature) Licensing Authority..........................................................................

Designation.........................................................................................

Place.......................................................................................................

102 The Arm s R ules, 1962 FORM OF RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE Date and year of renewal Date on which renewed licence Signature and designation Seal * expires of renewing authority 1 2 3 4

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

The Arms Rules, 1962 103 CONDITIONS

1. (a) This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Anns Act, 1959 and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

(b) This licence does not entitle the dealer to take any arms or ammunition for testing to a testing range or other place without a pennit for the purpose, or to prove any fire-arms.

(c) This licence is valid only so long as he carries on the trade or business in the premises shown in column 3 thereof, and will ipso facto lapse if the business is discontinued for a continuous period exceeding six months.

2. The licensee shall maintain registers of all arms 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.

4. (1) He shall affix on a conspicuous part of his place of business, factory or shop a signboard, on which shall be painted in large letters in English/Hindi and in the language of the district his name and the words "licensed to sell, transfer or test (other than proof-test arms or ammunition)".

(2) He shall also affix in his place of business or shop a copy of section 36 of the Act, in English/Hindi or in the language of the district.

5. He shall not keep Government aims or ammunition covered by the licence elsewhere than the place of business, factory or shop specified in column 3.

6. He shall not keep Goverment arms or ammunition unless he is specially authorised in this behalf by the Central Government.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this conditions—

(a) "Government arms" means a fire-arm or other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

(b) "Government ammunition" means ammunition manufactured in any Government factory or prepared for and supplied to Government other than such ammunition as may be released by Government for civilian use.

7. He shall, at the time of sale or transfer of any arms or ammunition to a person holding a licence in Form III. Form IV, Form V, Form VII or Form VIII endorse on the licence—

(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

104 The Arms Rules, 1962

8. 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.

9. He shall give information of all sales or transfer of arms or ammunition, to such person and in such manner as the Central Government may direct.

10. He shall not sell or transfer ammunition to any person, licensed to possess or cany arms without his first obtaining a written certificate from such person to the effect that, with the quantity of ammunition proposed to be purchased by him, the total quantity of ammunition in his possession will not exceed the maximum quantity which he is entitled to possess at any one time of his total allowance for the year:

11. He shall not sell arms or ammunition to an officer, non-commissioned officer or soldier of the armed forces of the Union unless such person produces a written pass or permit signed by the Commanding Officer, and then only to the extent and on the conditions specified in such pass or permit.

12. Where the licence is granted in and for any local area in West Bengal or Assam, the licensee shall not sell arms or ammunition, without a special permit from a Magistrate to any member of a hill-tribe to which the Central Government may from time to time by notification apply this condition.

13. The licence shall not sell or transfer any arms of category V to a person residing in an area to which section 4 applies, unless the said person produces a licence, or is exempted from the obligation to take out a licence to acquire, possess or cany such arms in that area.

14. The licensee shall forthwith give information at the nearest police-station of the loss or theft of any arms or ammunition covered by the licence.

15. Chlorates shall be kept in building constructed of uninflammable materials only and separated from any dwelling house, other building, highway, street, public thoroughfare or public place by a distance of not less than 10 feet:

Provided that, where the total quantity stored does not exceed 100 kg., chlorates may be kept exclusively in a closed and secured receptacle placed in a building used for the keeping of other articles not being on an explosive or highly inflammable nature.

16. Sulphur shall not be kept in the same room with saltpetre in the premises specified in column 3: <—

Provided that where the quantity of each does not exceed 100 kg. sulphur and saltpetre can be kept in separate closed receptacles in the same room.

17. No person shall smoke and no open fires shall be allowed at any time in the premises specified in column 3, or in the vicinity of the receptacles mentioned in provisos to conditions 15 and 16.

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18. Where any building used for storage of such materials is fitted with electric lighting or power, the licensee shall get these installation tested at least once a year or once during the currency of the licence, by an Electrical Inspector appointed under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, to ensure that there is no danger of the sparking.

19. Any accident, fire or explosion occurring within the premises specified in column 3 which is attended with loss of human life or serious injury to persons or property shall be reported at once by the licensee to the officer-in-charge of the nearest police-station having jurisdiction over this place of business, factory or shop as well as to the Inspector of Explosives of the circle concerned.

'[20. Subject to the other conditions contain herein, no licencee 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 provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 or the Arms Rules, 1962.

Explanation.—The possibility or expectation of the seller obtaining a higher price at a later date or the refusal by a person to purchase or acquire arms or ammunition partly of a description demanded by him and partly of different description suggested by the licensee, shall not be deemed to be a reasonable cause for the purpose of this condition.]

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 788, dated 16th May, 1964.

FORM XIV Licence for the possession by holders of licences in Form IX, Form XI, Form XII or Form XIII of arms or ammunition deposited by their owners under section 21 of the Act, or for safe keeping Name, description and residence of Licensee and of duly authorised agent or agents (if any) Description of arms and ammunition Place (with description) where article are to be kept Period for which the licence is valid 1 2 3 4 From................................

To................................

(Signature) (SEAL) Licensing Authority..........................................................................

Designation.............................................................. ...........................

Place.......................................................................................................

FORM FOR RENEWAL OF THE LICENCE 106 The Arm s R ules, 1962 Date and year, of renewal* * 1 Date on which the renewed licence expires Signature and designation SEAL of renewing authority l. Omitted by G.S.R. I, dated 19th December. 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

The Arms Rules, 1962 107 CONDITIONS

1. This license is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. It covers only the arms or ammunition of the description given in column 2 so long as they are kept, in the place described in column 3, but does not authorise the licensee:—

(i) to carry arms or,

(ii) to kept Government arms or ammunition.

Explanation.—For the purpose of this condition—

(a) "Government arms" means a fire-arm or other weapon which is the property of the Government; and

(b) "Government ammunition" means ammunition manufactured in Government factory, or prepared for and supplied for civilian use.

3. (a) The licensee shall maintain separate registers of all arms or ammunition deposited with him under this licence—

(i) under section 21(1), and

(ii) for safe custody otherwise than under section 21(2), showing particulars in such Forms as may be prescribed by the Central Government for the purpose.

(b) A copy of each of the registers certified by the dealer as a true copy, relating to each preceding quarter of a calendar year, shall be forwarded within one week after the expiry of the quarter, to the District Magistrate, the quarters ending on the last day of March, June, September, December.

4. He shall not receive for deposit arms or ammunition without verifying—

(a) that they are not being deposited with any mala fide intention, and

(b) in case they are being deposited otherwise than under section 21(1).

that they are covered by a valid possession licence or are exempted from the need for such licence.

5. He shall not charge fees for keeping or maintaining the deposited articles in excess of the prescribed rates.

6. He shall not return to the depositor or sell the arms and ammunition deposited except in the manner and to the extent permitted for the sale of arms and ammuniton to such depositor/purchaser.

7. On the expiry of the period prescribed for forfeiture of the arms or ammunition deposited, he shall deposit them in the malkhana of the district or such other place as may be specified by the State Government for the purpose.

8. He shall make available for inspection such arms or ammunition 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.

108 The Arms Rules, 1962

9. The licencee shall—

(a) either inform the nearest police-station and the District Magistrate personally or despatch information to the officer-in-charge of the policestation and the District Magistrate concerned by registered post on the day of deposit or return or disposal, as the case may be;

(b) forthwith inform the police-station and the District Magistrate concerned of the loss or theft of any deposited article.

Note—A licence in this form will be granted for a period ending on the day on which the licensee’s licence in Form IX, Form XI, Form XII, or Form XIII, as the case may be, is due to expire.

FORM XV *[♦**] Licence for import (by sea or air) of arms or ammunition into the port of............................

Name, description Number Arms Ammunition Purpose Value Place where articles Period for and residence of of for of are to be deposited which the licensee and packages Description No. Description Weight which the or to which they licence agent (if in Kg. required arms are to be despatched is valid any) or per number piece 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 From..... ,........................

To....................20...........

(Signature) The............. of............... 20........ (SEAL) Licensing Authority..........................................................................

Designation......,...................................................................................

Place........................................................................................................

CONDITIONS

1. The licence is granted subject to all the provsions of the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. An account of the contents of each package shall be legibly written thereon.

3. The article shall be either—

(a) deposited—

(i) in a warehouse apointed under section 15 of the 1 2[Sea Customs Act, 1878], or

(ii) subject to the general or special sanction ofthe Central Government under section 34 of the Arms Act, 1959, in a warehouse licensed under section 16 of th^ 2[Sea Customs Act, 1878], or

(b) forth with despatched to their place of destinatfon.

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

2. See now Customs Act, 1962.

The Arm s R ules, 1962 109 FORM XVI Licence for import (by land or river) of arms or ammunition ir*** Name, description and residence of licensee and agent (if any) Number of packages Arms Ammunition Place of Purpose Place of Name, des- Period for which the licence is valid despatch and route for which required destina tion cription and residence or consignee Description No. Description Weight in Kg.

or number l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 From................To....'..............

(Signature) The............. of................20......... (SEAL) Licensing Authority.........................................................................

Designation................................................................ ........................

Place.......................................................................................................

Date on which a copy is sent to the Government of the State of [rule 31(1)]................... .............

District Magistrate...................................................................District [rule 31(1)] Station Master at the..............................................................Station [rule 31(2)] CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959. and of the Arms Rules. 1962.

2. The articles shall not be conveyed by any route other than that specified in column 7, and bulk shall not be broken, nor shall the consignment be stopped, before the articles reach the place of destination.

3. An account of the contents of each package shall be legibly written thereon; and where the articles are conveyed by rail, each package shall be marked with the word "Arms". "Ammunition", as the case may be, so as to be readily recognised by the railway authroities.

110 The Arm s R ules, 1962

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 1 9th December. 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

The Arms Rules, 1962 111 FORM XVII Licence of export (by sea or air) of arms or ammunition From..................To........................

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0/jjo • •—< c <-• ■— b/j -2 a £ £ g ZJo I— ~3cC3 L> c3 siO•o o oC3 <ui— 57TO a x: r3C• rZ3 1)•o I3ca o oc<u o </> z—. v-z t- 5x x OZ) X T3CGJ cc oJZ *- C/J £- -Tc <*“• o o !>’ o c a"O o2o »•o u.o T3 •- .2 - >U-.OX zr.

10 & £ 6 7 8 1)oc I I From the............................ 20 To.............. ...;.....................20 The.......of........ 20....... (Signature) (SEAL) Licensing Authority— Designation— Place— Date on which a copy is sent to the......................

Asicnt or Master of Vessel or air carrier at the.......................................................... port, (rule 33(1)1.

CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules. 1962.

2. The articles shall not be conveyed by any route other than that specified in column 7 and bulk shall not be broken nor shall the consignment be slopped, before the articles reach the place of destination.

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

112 The Arms Rules, 1962

3. An account of the contents of each package shall be legibly written thereon; and where the articles are conveyed by rail each package shall be marked with the word "Arms" or "Ammunition", as the case may be, so as to be readily recognisable by the railway authorities.

FORM XVIII Licence for export (by land or river) of arms or ammunition From..................To........................

ir*** ] ARMS 5? C3 QJ GJ i- on C3 X £ c3 GJ GO £ <D Q OC/3 • r-Mr" xj gj ii £O. R-< 4—•ex•c co <Donc3xsO03ex £O•4->ex• r-M UlOCO gj Q ex’Co (/> <L> Q AMMU NITION gj+->£o X£ 03 i»—< CO GJ 03ion 5 XJ <-> M -O• f-4 CD C £ s O 03exto GJX o GJO £ £Or—« 4-* 03 X)£ 03 £O GJCJ£ gj GJ CO GJX O GJCJC3 £ GJ GJ £ X on CX ’ X•C S S 8 GJ , '■'5 GJ GJ £ QI g Z X GJ r£ 4—’ r£ cj 1 Ui <2 XO»-< GJ P-t X• r—< To3>co X c03 o Z 81 10 11 The....... of..... 20...

(SEAL) From the..................

To the............. 20.....

Date on which a certificate of’no objection1 is obtained from........................... the Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, District Magistrate of the district of................. (vzr/c?rule50).

Date on which a copy is sent to the District Magistrate of the.......................................District/Govemment of the State of Jammu and Kashmir [vide rule 34 (a)].

District Magistrate of...................... district [vw/erule 34(b)].

(Signature) Licensing Authority................... Designation.......................

Place ...........................

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

The Arms Rules, 1962 113 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act; 1959. and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. The articles shall not be conveyed by any route other than that specified in column 7 and bulk shall not be broken, nor shall the consignment be stopped, before the articles reach the place of destination.

3. An account of the contents of each package shall be legibly written thereon; and where the articles are conveyed by rail, each package shall be marked with the word "Arms" or "Ammunition" as the case may be so as to be readily recognisable by the railway authorities.

FORM XIX Licence for export and re-import/import, transport and re-export of arms and ammunition i r*** ] ARMS AMMU NITION <D O ex• «—4c o COo o co43ex •»—« oCOo Q Cci 2o 43 O-♦-» Cdex CO <-4-4o <D O 03 £ coa 03 co •»—« cda•3 coo-a x-o <D O 03 E <D CO <D C3 <U o HZJ • r—< C <ur~* ’53 cd £ o QJ O •»—< a 43 CJ <x • • • r—1 CO • t—< 43 u a a o £ CO«• X o 73 o <D u o • R-< •—< cd cd 2 C Ui > o 'TJ ex CO• »—4 1 3 7 8 From the..........

To the.............. 20..........

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

114 The Arms Rules, 1962 The...... of......20....

(SEAL) Date on which copy is sent to the —

(a) Secretary, Central Administration of the Dpartment Government of the State of Pondicherry.

(b) District Magistrate..............................district.

(d) Authority at the port of export/re-import (vide rule 35).

(Signature) Licensing Authority......... ......................... Designation CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. The articles shall not be conveyed by any route other than that specified in column 8 and bulk shall not be broken nor shall the consignment be stopped, before the articles reach the place of destination.

3. An account of the contents of each package shall be legibly written thereon; and where the articles are conveyed by rail each package shall be marked with the words "Arms" or "Ammunition", as the case may be, so as to be readily recognisable by the railway authorities.

4. The articles shall be delivered only to a person lawfully entitled to receive them.

FORM XX Licence for the transport of arms and ammunition I r * * * 1 ARMS AMMUNI TION <4- 1 1 o l-l c c GJJ 4—* GJ XS cd GJ p P tO P GJ Cd o X) o to• —4 tO GJ >> c to. —4 c* to GJr~*1—4 co !4—» •—» ~o <4-4 <4-* tor—* o p»—4 cd GJ■4—* <4—r-1 r—< c GJ to O o • r—' Clj (X GJ-4—‘ P- cd P gj cd• r—1 1-. -o P- GJ C GJ x;4-» 5~< Cl.

tO Gj cd rs GJ to *GJ GJr GJ o to GJr-1 2 C c Cd •—« GJ GJ -p GJ c GJ GJ GJ z • to g u tO GJ on cd Pd GJ Cd P.

c gj -or—c3 Z <+-< a Gj C e -cp Cd GJ 3 o 1—< rgj ■4—> cd P- tO GJ T3 O <u o Cd X co GJ "O i • r—< IS) GJ a o• r—A 4—* p.• «—< 5-4 GJ 00 •8 gj GJa CJj to G O gj G—.

o gju G GJ"O Tj• —4 cd> to 1 2 I. Omitted by G.S.R. I. dated 19th December. 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

The Arms Rules, 1962 115 The.... of..... 20...........

The.... of.... 20 The.... of.........20 From the..........

To the....... 20....

Date on which a certificate of "no objection's" is obtained from Commissioner of Police..........................................................................

Government of the State of.....................................................................

District Magistrate of the district...........................................................

{vide rule 50) Date on which a copy is sent to the District Magistrate of the .............................................................................................................

Government of the State of.....................................................................

District Magistrate at..............................................................................

{vide rule 38).

(Signature) Licensing Authority.......................................................................... .......

Designation................ ........................... :....................... .........................

Place ..........................................................................................................

(SEAL) CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. The articles shall not be conveyed by any route other than that specified- in column 8; and bulk shall not be broken, nor shall the consignment be stopped, before the articles, reach the place of destination:

Provided that where the consignment is ready but could not be despatched in one bulk, for reasons beyond the control of the licensee the articles may be sent in lots provided proper intimation is sent to the licensing authority, who may extend the time limit in column 11, if necessary.

3. An account of the contents of each package shall be legibly written thereon;

and where the articles are conveyed by rail, each package shall be marked with the word "Arms" or "Ammunition" as the case may be, so as to be readily recognisable by the railway authorities.

4. The articles shall be delivered only to a person lawfully entitled to receive them.

5. Where a licence granted for industrial purposes have been made valid for a period longer than the noram 1 period of twice the time taken journey from godown to factory vide proviso to sub-rule (4) of rule 38, necessary entries shall promptly be made in the stock registers maintained by the dealer for the purpose at both places {viz. godown and factory).

FORM XXI O Licence for import into, possession for the duration of the journey in, transport across and export out of India of arms or ammunition carried by his Majesty the King of Nepal, personnel accompanying him, his brother, the Prime Minister of Nepal and Nepal Government troops or police from one place in Nepal to another place in Nepal through Indian territory.

Designation of licensee agent(s) Number of retainers Arms and ammunition that licensee is entitled to import/possess transport/export Place of entry in India i District (s) through which the arms of ammunition shall pass Place of departure from India Period for which the licence is valid Brief description of the arms Quantity and des cription of each kind of ammunition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From the...............................

To The.................................

The.................. of..................20.............. Date on which copy is sent to the District Magistrate of ------------------------------------------ district [vide rule 43 (2)].

The....................of................ 20.............. ( Seal) (Signature) Ambassador of India in Nepal ' CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. It covers only the person named, and the arms or ammunition described therein.

3. The licensee shall not, while in India, sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by this licence.

Note.—Any breach of the conditions of this licence is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 2,000, or with both (section 30 of the Act).

The Arm s R ules, 1962

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998).

FORM XXII Transit licence for import into, or acquiring in possession and transport in, and export out of India of personal arms or ammunition in reasonable quantities by traveller/tourist '[***] Name and description of licensee Arms and ammunition that licensee is entitled to import or acquire in India/import/ possess/transport/export Place of departure from India [vide rule 44) Period for which the licence is valid Brief description of the arms Quantity and des cription of each kind of ammunition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The of. 20 The Arm s R ules, 1962 The of. 20 Date on which a copy is sent to— Officer specially empowered by the State Government/Administrator/ Lt. Governor/Chief Commissioner [vide rule 42 (2)].

(SEAL) (Signature).................

Licensing Authority Designation................

Place........................

1. Omitted by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. ^-1-1998).

1 118 The Arms Rules, 1962 CONDITIONS

1. This licence is granted subject to all the provisions ofthe Arms Act. 1959, and of the Arms Rules, 1962.

2. It covers only the person named, and the arms or ammunition described therein.

3. This licensee shall not, unless specially empowered in this behalf by the authority granting the licence, carry arms or ammunition to a fair, religious procession or other public assemblage.

4. The licensee shall not carry Government arms or ammunitions.

Explanation.—For the purpose of this conditions—

(a) "Government arms" means a fire-arm or other weapon which is the property of Government; and

(b) "Government ammunition" means ammunition manufactured in any Government factory, or prepared for and supplied to Government other than such ammunition as may be released by Government for civilian use.

5. The licensee shall, on demand by any Magistrate, police-officer, produce the weapons covered by this licence.

6. The licensee shall not while in India sell or transfer any arms or ammunition covered by this licence without previous approval of the licensing authority of the place of sale or transfer.

7. The licensee shall produce the weapon for inspection of the licensing authority [vide rule 45(3)] at the time of leaving India and return his licence to the passprot checking authority or other officer empowered by the District Magistrate in this behalf at the port or other place of departure from India.

Note.—Any breach of the conditions of this licence is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with Tine which may extend Rs. 500, or with both (section 30 of the Act).

‘[FORM ”A"1 Form of application for an arms licence [See rule 51)

PART A Identity of applicant

1. Name:.....................................................................................................................

2. Father’s/husband’s name: .....................................................................................

3. Place of birth (Nativity):............................................................... ......................

4. Date of birth in Christian era both in words and figures :................................

5. Present Address:....................................................................................................

**(a) Nearest Police Station:.................................................................................

6. Permanent address:................................................................................................

1. Subs, by G.S.R. 52 (E). dated 24th January, 1989.

The Arms Rules, 1962 119 **(3) Nearest Police Station:................................................................................

7. Occupation; and designation of office, held if any (together with address) Signature/Thumb impression Note.—**Nearest Police Station means the police station under whose jurisdiction the place given in the address comes.

PARTB Other particulars of applicant

9. Where the applicant has been—

(a) convicted if so, the offence (s), the sentence and date of sentence;

(b) ordered to execute a bond under Chapter VIII of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) for keeping the peace of for good behaviour—if so, when and for what period;

10. (a) whether the applicant applied for a licence before— if so, when, to whom and with what result;

(b) whether the applicant’s licence was ever suspended or cancelled/revoked—if so, when and by whom and on what account;

11. Whether the applicant—

(a) is a licensee or exemptee, ifso, description of the arms, held;

(b) has a safe place to keep the arms;

(i) name of the country to which he belongs;

(ii) whether he is prohibited by the laws of his country from having in his possession any aims and ammunition;

(iii) the probable date of his arrival in India.

Note.—Bona fide tourist is permitted to bring into India, subject to the conditions specified in section 10 and in rule 32, arms and ammunition in reasonable quantities for his use for purpose only of sport and for no other puipose.

120 • •c/S ' • ?,*A,’ <•> • • The Arms Rules, 1962 PARTC Particulars of Licences

12. Need for licence:

13. The Form in which the licence is required:

14. Description of arms/ammunition

15. (a) Area within which applicant wishes to carry arms

(b) place where arms/ammunition will be kept/ manufactured, etc.

16. Other particulars required as in the relevant licence Form.

17. Claims for special consideration.

Note.—Against column 12 the applicant should clearly mention the purpose (s) for which the licence is required—such as use, acquisition, possession, carrying, manufacture, sale, transfer, repair, convert, proof-test, import, re-import, export, re export, self-protection, sport, display, destruction of wild animals which do injury to human beings/cattle, protection of crops and cattle, target practice/shooting temporary possession as bona fide traveller visiting India, etc.

PARTD For applicant requiring licence for import/export/transport/ re-export and re-import.

18. (a) whether the previous sanction of the concerned authority required under rule 50 if any, has been obtained, and, if so,

(b) the evidence in support thereof.

Declaration :

I hereby declare that the above particulars given in the application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that in the event of any information being found false or incorrect at any stage, I am liable to be proceeded against and action taken under the relevant provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, the Arms Rules, 1962, and other central enactments or the law for the time being in force.

Signature/Thumb impression of applicant Place:................

Date:.................

(Note.—Strike off the entries not relevant) Warning : Suppression of any factual information or furnishing of any false or wrong information in the application Form in violation of rule 51A will render the applicant liable for punishment under section 30 of the Arms Act, 1959.]

The Arms Rules, 1962 121 '[SCHEDULE IV (See rule 57) Fees payable for licences SI.

No.

Form No. Licence fee for initial year of grant (In Rs.)

Renewal fee for each subsequent year (In Rs.)

1 2 3 4

1. I 150 50

2. 11 50 10

3. III

(a) Pistols, revolvers and repeating rifle 100 50

(b) Rifles other than those men tioned in (a) and (c) 60 30

(d) ML gun, air gun, sword, bayo net, dagger and spearlance 10 05

(e) Weapons of category V other than those mentioned in (d) 1 ■ • *

4. IIIA • *

5. I1IB ■ ■ ■

6. IV ■ ' - ■ ■ »

7. V — ■■■ -

8. VI

(a) Pistol or Revolver 100 50

(b) Rifle other than those mentioned in (c) 60 30

(d) ML gun or air-gun 10 05

9. VII 20 — (for each weapon)

10. VIII 20 — (for each weapon)

11. IX 500 200

12. X

(a) to a holder of a licence in Form IX — —

(b) to others 200 100

13. XI 300 200

14. XII 300 200

15. XIII

(a) to a holder of a licence in Form IX — —

(b) For arms of Cat. V only 50 100

16. XIV

17. XV — ■ - -

(a) Firearms and ammunition 100 (for single weapon) 500 in other cases (i.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammunition)

1. Ins. by G.S.R. 1, dated 19th December, 1997 (w.e.f. 3-1-1998)

4.1 AJ.4.AAM * K. J

(b) Arms of Cat. V (where a licence is required)

18. XVI

(a) Firearms and ammunition 50 (for single weapon) 100 in other cases (/.« consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition)

(b) Arms of Cat. V

19. XVII

(a) Firearms and ammunition

(b) Arms of Cat. V

20. XVIII

(a) Firearms and ammunition

(b) Arms of Cat. V

21. XIX

(a) Firearms and ammunition

(b) Arms of Cat. V

22. XX

(a) Firearms and ammunition

(b) Arms of Cat. V

23. XXI

24. XXII 100 (for single weapon) 500 in other cases (/.<?. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 50 (for single weapon) 100 in other cases (i.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 100 (for single weapon) 500 in other cases (i.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 50 (for single weapon) 100 in other cases (i.e consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 100 (for single weapon) 500 in other cases (i.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 50 (for single weapon) 100 in other cases (/'.£?. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 100 (for single weapon) 500 in other cases (i.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 50 (for single weapon) 100 in other cases (i.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 50 (for single weapon) 100 in other cases (i.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition).

100 (for single weapon) 500 in other cases (i.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 50 (fo>single weapon) 100 in other cases (i.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 50 (for single weapon) 100 in other cases (/'.e. consignment of more than one weapon and of ammu nition) 50 (for each weapon).]

Section 213: Acquisition/ (a) I (b),I(c) Whole of India Central Government in the Whole of India or ’(District Magistrate) III

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Act	Arms Rules, 1962
Section	213
Marginal note	Acquisition/ (a) I (b),I(c) Whole of India Central Government in the Whole of India or ’(District Magistrate) III
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source