Arms license        Form 'A' & Form 'VII' for arm license

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How does one procure a new Arms License?
By submitting an application in ‘A' form with Rs. 5/- Court fees stamp

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How much time it takes to get a new Arms License?
Minimum 2 months.

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What is procedure to procure a New Arms License?
The application form is sent to the concerned Police station. The Police station makes an enquiry and submit the report to the Zonal DCP who interviews the applicant and submits his report. Once convinced by the reports, the licensing authority issues the license. 

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Which documents needs to be submitted for obtaining a new Arms License?
1.  Copy of Ration card
2.  Election card
3.  Last 3 years I.T. certificate /chalan copy
4.  Two character certificates from the responsible citizens of your locality
5.  Physical fitness certificate
6.  Education Qualification certificate
7.  Proof of age

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How to renew the Arms license?
If the renewal is not late, submit an application form to Office of the Commissioner of Police Thane produce weapon and license for inspection at Police Inspector of concerned Police Station.  Pay the renewal fees.   

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My license has expired three months back. What should I do?
Submit application from, produce the weapon for inspection along with the license at Police Inspector of concerned Police Station. You have to pay a late fees and the license will be renewed subsequently. You will get the license from office of the Commissioner of Police, License Branch, Thane.

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My license has expired more than a year back, what should I do?
Call on personally. Produce the weapon for inspection. Fill up the renewal form. Submit your explanation for the delay. You will be issued with a Show Cause Notice. Answer within 15 days then you be called for personal hearing. The decision will be taken after receipt of your reply. The decision will be conveyed to you by letter, through the concerned Police station.

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If the license holder is unable to come for renewal, can his manager renew his license.
If the license holder is in Thane, you should have the weapon carrying authority signed by the license holder and counter signed by you. You should also produce the weapon for inspection and pay the fees. Renewal forms have to be signed by the license holder.

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License is late for renewal since license holder is out of Thane? What should I do?
- Deposit the weapon to the nearest Police station
- Obtain receipt for the same
- Fill up the renewal form and leave the license with Licence Branch.
- When license holder returns, ask him to come into the office and collect the license.

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How should I obtain a T.J.P. (Temporary Journey Permit) to local license?
- Submit an application on a plain paper.
- Attach a copy of the license,(Translated in English or Hindi for license holders other than Maharashtra State notarized by proper authority)            - Bring N.O.C. from concerned S.D.M.                                                        -  Next day, pay a fee of  Rs. 20 and you will get a TJP.
- This is only valid for 90 days and is subject to local restrictions imposed by the local authority.

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How do I get a license for property protection (Per-Pro Basis)?
The license for property protection is granted on Per-Pro basis. The procedure is same as that for obtaining a new license.

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My father/uncle/husband/ relative was a license holder. He is expired and now the license is in my possession. What should I do?                               - You have to deposit the weapon and the original license with ammunition for safe custody at the nearest police station. 
- Attach copy of death certificate with application.
- A safe custody receipt will be issued to you.
- The weapon can be kept for one year.
- Charges are Rs. 50/- for one year.

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A relative wishes to possess the weapon of a deceased person. What is the procedure?
- Submit “A” form application for new license.
- Attach copy of the death certificate and the safe custody receipt on Rs. 50/-   stamp paper, duly notarized. 
- An affidavit of all legal heirs with NOC in the applicant's name has to be
  attached. 
- The other procedure remains the same as for procuring a new license.     - Licence will be issued only if all requirements are satisfied by the applicant.

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My father/relative is old. He wishes to give me his weapon. Can you guide me?
- Make an application for arms license in form “A”.
- Attach a consent letter of the license holder with an affidavit of Rs. 50/- stamp
  paper duly notarized.
- Attach an NOC form other legal heirs on Rs.50/- stamp paper duly notarized.
- The procedure remains the same as for procuring a new license.              - Please remember, grant of license depends upon your eligibility to hold it and not on wish of the donor.

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My All India Arms License was issued in another State. I want it to be renewed/registered in Thane; please guide me.
Submit an application in prescribed form for re-registration.
ii. Attach a copy of the arms license.
iii. Produce/attach residential proof.
iv. An NOC from the original licensing authority is required.
v.  A police station report with remarks from the Zonal DCP is also required. On receiving the NOC and remarks from the DCP, decision shall be taken by the licensing authority.

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My license was issued in Thane. I want to register it at other place. What is the procedure? 
Same as given Question No. 15 above. Licence Branch will issue an NOC to the new registering authority on receipt of their request letter.

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I want to make my license valid in the whole of Maharashtra. What is the procedure? 
i.   Make an application on a plain paper.
ii.  Attach a copy of Arms license with it.
iii. The application will be sent to the Police station for enquiry.
iv. On receipt of Police station report, you will be called for an interview.
v.  The decision will be conveyed to you in writing through the Police station.

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I want to make my license valid in the whole of India. What should I do? 
i.  Submit an application to the Government of Maharashtra, Pol-IX, Home 
    Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai with a copy of the license.
ii. The application will be sent to the Police station for an enquiry,
iii. On receipt of the report from the Police station, you will be interviewed and a  report will be submitted to the Government of Maharashtra.
iv. The Government of Maharashtra will take the decision and you will be informed accordingly.

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I want to sell my weapon. What is the procedure?
i. Submit an application; attach a copy of your license.
ii. Inform Licence Branch with relevant documents and reason.
iii. If all documents are in order, sale permission will be issued within 45 days.