Apply Online

1. To Apply for Cracker and Explosive License, the applicant has to make the application online via – link
2. The applicant has to select the details Processing Location/ District Administration where the application is being submitted.
3. And enter the personal details of the applicant.
4. Followed by uploading all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Pay the fee amount of Rs. 500.
6. Also, the applicant has to enter all the details about the explosive and cracker details.
7. After completing all the details, the applicant has to click the “I agree” button.
8. Followed by clicking the “Submit” button.
9. After submission, an acknowledgment message with a reference number will be generated.
10. Use that reference number to check the status of the application.
11. Once all the verification is over, the applicant will be notified to download the license.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply Online Through PESO

1. To Apply for a Cracker and Explosive License, the applicant has to make the application online via – link
2. The applicant has to enter their Login id and password and enter a captcha for verification.
3. If the applicant is a new user the applicant has to click “New User” to register an account.
4. Next, the applicant has to enter their particulars and click “Submit”.
5. Next, the applicant has to select the application form from the list shown on the webpage.
6. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
7. Also, upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. Review the application and click “Save”.
9. Next the applicant has to pay the prescribed fee by clicking the “Pay Now” button.
10. Pay the fee online mode and click the “Save and Submit” button.
11. Also, the applicant can download the acknowledgment receipt and application form by clicking the “Print” button.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. The CCE will verify the information provided in the renewal application and may inspect the licensee's premises to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
15. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will be sent an SMS from the office and the applicant can collect it by themselves or arrange a courier service for collection.
16. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In-Person

1. Applicant may approach the “District Magistrate” office to apply for this license.
2. Following link provides contact details: online link please click select the districts menu option and select the district to get the page for contact details.
3. Make sure that you have required documents to process your request.
4. Please confirm that you are eligible to apply.
5. Applicant must submit the respective form.
6. Link for forms: Link.
7. Select from the “Rules” and “Form type” drop down menu and click on “Apply”.
8. Report/N.O.C from local administration authority &police station need to be obtained.
9. Your application will be accepted with advised fee as per authorities.
10. This application will be processed further.
11. If, required police verification and inquiries would be conducted.
12. If everything in place and upon satisfactory ground the license will be issued.

Note: Grant or rejection of permit depends on the department decision.

• Link for forms: Link.
• Select from the “Rules” and “Form type” drop down menu and click on “Apply”.
• Proof of Identity and Address proof
• Verification report from police
• No objection from fire service department
• Report/N.O.C from local administration authority & police station need to be obtained.
• No objection from local body
• Particulars of previous license if any
• Description of place, where the storage is intended to be carried out.
• No objection certificate of the tenant, if the business is intended to be carried out on the land *of tenant other than the applicant.
• Recent copy of Form-F of the land housing the Storage Facility.
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport size photos
• Shop and Establishment License as per requirement.
• Character verification report from concerned as per requirement.

Controller of Explosives,
8, Explanade East, 1st Floor,
Kolkata-(West Bengal) - 700069
Link for contact information: Contacts link
Link for contacts: online link please click select the districts menu option and select the district to get the page for contact details.

Note:

• Applicant shall use the local address obtained as per the link above for the state to apply.
• The address (PESO) provided here will be useful to clarify all the doubts as they are the controllers of explosives designated for this state.