The Arms Rules, 1962Union territory Rules of Chandigarh · 1959
In any area specified in the notification issued by the Central Government under Section 4, licences for acquisition, possession or carrying in that area of arms of such class or description as may be specified in that notification may also be granted or renewed as provided in Schedule II, subject to such conditions as are specified in that schedule and in the licence.
19. Arms other than fire-arms,--Unless the Central or State Government by notification in the Official Gazette so directs, no licence shall be required for the manufacture, sale, possession for sale or test, of arms of category V except in the areas notified under Section 4.