Jammu and Kashmir - Apply for Fertilizer Dealer License (Certificate)

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To apply for Fertilizer Dealer License (Certificate), the applicant has to use the following link
2. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Citizen Registration” button.
3. The applicant has to enter all the details for the registration process.
4. After completing the details click the “Submit” button.
5. The applicant will receive the username and password by the registered email ID.
6. Now the applicant has to log in with the username and password and click the “Submit” button.
7. Enter all the details in the application form.
8. And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
9. Pay the prescribed amount fee in online mode.
10. Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
13. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
14. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instructions given by the officer.
16. The applicant can collect their license from the licensing officer at the office by providing the acknowledgement slip or it will be sent through post to the address mentioned while applying or delivered as per applicable norms.
17. This process will take 25 to 30 days from the date of acceptance of the application form.
    
    

Apply In-Person:

1. Any person intending to carry out the fertilizer dealership business, shall apply to the respective office of the license registering authority of the state agriculture department within the jurisdiction the applicant wish to operate.
2. Link for the office contact details link
3. Please visit the respective office.
4. Meet the respective authority at the office. The applicant shall get the advice from the authority to be followed to apply for this license.
5. Collect the application form from the concerned authority or write on a plain A4 sheet as advised.
6. The application form can be downloaded using the following link please refer page number 2.
7. Complete the application form. Attach all the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page. Please submit 3 copies of the application form and the supporting documents to the designated receiving authority.
8. On receipt of the application, the authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. The authority will advise regarding the application fee/charge to be remitted as per the acceptable mode (demand draft / treasury challan or as per acceptable norms).
10. The applicant, after remitting the mentioned amount, should provide the proof of payment (demand draft / receipt / challan) to the department authority for further processing.
11. The authority will make entries about this application in the manual record or electronically using the computer. Also, a copy of the application set will be returned with a sign to acknowledge the receipt of the application.
12. An acknowledgement receipt (application reference ID) will be issued as proof of the submission of the application. The same will be sent as email and as “SMS” to the registered email ID and registered mobile number respectively. Please save it for future reference.
13. The applicant will be informed of the probable date of inspection and grant of the licence.
14. This application will be forwarded to the respective department / section for further processing.
15. Applicant will get update about the progress of his/her application through “SMS” in their registered mobile number. Applicants are advised to follow the department guidelines.
16. This application and documents are subjected to scrutiny by the concerned authority for authenticity. Once the scrutiny and verification of the documents and other details are completed, this application set will be forwarded to the inspection team.
17. Any short fall in the documentation will be intimated to the applicant for submission of the required details / documents.
18. The applicant gets notification about inspection of premises through “SMS” along with the date of inspection. Please follow department notification regularly.
19. The inspection (licensing) team will inspect the premises. The investigation and verification will be conducted as per department’s norms. The applicant should co-operate with the inspection team.
20. The outcome of the investigation and inspection will be recorded as a report.
21. The application along with the above said report will be forwarded to the concerned issuing authority.
22. The issuing authority will refer the recommendations and reports. If required, the applicant will be called in for a face-to-face interview.
23. If the application is found to be correct in all respect, the issuing authority will grant the licence with his/her seal and signature.
24. The status, viz. Approval or rejection if any will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or as per applicable norms.
25. The applicant can collect their license from the licensing officer at the office by providing the acknowledgement slip or it will be sent through post to the address mentioned while applying or delivered as per applicable norms.
    
    

Apply through CSC

1. To Apply for fertilizer dealer license (certificate), the applicant has to approach the nearby Common Service Centre (CSC) Link
   • Note: The applicant has to select their respective district to find nearby office.
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant to provide their details to the officer in charge.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. The applicant has to attach the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page (If required).
5. Submit the completed application and document to the centre staff.
6. The applicant has to pay the service fee as per the authority’s request.
7. The application submitted will be processed and a receipt with the application number will be issued.
8. The applicant is informed through SMS at various stages i.e., Advance intimation about the date of the visit of the official to his place of residence for verification of his application, Approval/Rejection of his application.
9. The applicant has to visit with the bank proof details, if it is asked by the officer.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Covering letter
• Form “O” Source Certificate form authority / Source as per FCO- 1985 (From Manufacturing company) link please scroll down for “FORM ‘O’”
• Site plan of location with 200mts. Along with godown facility
• Affidavit of undertaking for unemployment
• Affidavit of undertaking for Non violation of FCO 1985
• Bank balance certificate up-to 5,00,000/-(or for the advised amount)
• Revenue extract for the premises / copy of rent deed if the place is rented
• Residence proof of the applicant / the authorized person (ration card / passport / aadhaar card / driving licence)
• Identity proof of the applicant / the authorized person (ration card / passport / aadhaar card / driving licence)
• Proof of age (birth certificate/10th mark sheet copy)
• Resident/domicile certificate
• Proof of completion education (degree certificate / convocation certificate)
• If authorized person is applying, then authentication letter
• Copy of ”GST” certificate
• A treasury receipt / demand draft for prescribed fee amount
• Affidavit to the effect that No FIR has been lodged against the applicant as per requirement
• ”PAN” card
• Aadhaar card
• Passport size photograph of the applicant (3 numbers)
• Bank statement
• ”NOC” from the Local body as appropriate
• ”NOC” from State Pollution Control Board as appropriate

Note:

• Apart from the above-mentioned documents, the authorities may ask the applicant to submit additional information or documents. Please provide them for processing.

Office Locations & Contacts

Director of Agriculture,
Gole Pully, Talab Tillo, Jammu
Phone: 0191-2505201, 0191-2552145,
Fax: 0191-2505619
Email-id: [email protected]
Contact: link

Eligibility

• The applicant should have completed eighteen years of age in order to apply for this licence.
• The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state.
• The applicant must be a degree holder (education criteria related information for eligibility can be obtained from the concerned authorities).
• The applicant should be unemployed and not working in any government or semi government department.
• The applicant must not be on the rolls of any institution/college.

Note:

• It is considered that the applicant must possess the following qualifications:-
  • Bachelor of science in agriculture from a recognized university or institute. Or
  • Bachelor of science in chemistry from a recognized university or institute. Or
  • Diploma in agriculture science from a recognized university or institute. Or
  • Certificate course on agri-inputs for a minimum period of six months from national institute of agricultural extension management (manage), national institute of plant health management (NIMPH) and other government approved institute.

Fees

• As the fees structure varies across the state, the licensing officer whom applicant applies with will provide fee details.
• Treasury receipt of prescribed fee for Rs.5000/- (or for the advised amount).

Validity

• A licence granted, shall be valid for the period specified therein. Usually the validity of this licence is for a period of 2 years unless suspended or cancelled.

Documents to Use

• The application can be downloaded using the following Link please refer page number 2.

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This process will take 25 to 30 days from the date of acceptance of the application form.

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Instructions

• The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the fertilizer (control) order and the notifications issued there under for the time being in force.
• The applicant shall from time to time report to the notified authority and inform about change in the premises and godowns attached.
• The applicant shall also submit in time all the returns as may be prescribed by the state government.
• The applicant shall not sell fertilizers for industrial use.
• The applicant shall file a separate memorandum of intimation for, where the storage point is located outside the area, jurisdiction of the notified authority where the distributor’s premises is located.
• The permission may be refused only if the application is found to be against any of the provisions of the rules and guidelines.
• Do not submit fake documents as a proof to obtain this certificate.
• Incomplete application will be rejected.
• Avoid spelling mistakes while filling the application form.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Name of the firm
• Applicant’s postal address
• Business premises postal address
• Details of fertilizers to be distributed
• Amount of licence fee paid
• Date of application*Office seal
• Contact number
• Email address
• ”GST” Number
• ”PAN” number
• Aadhaar number

Need for the Document

• Without a valid fertilizer distributor licence, one cannot distribute such fertilizers.
• Traders should strictly follow the government classification of fertilizers for different use in agriculture. In order to be eligible for dealing with such classifications, one has to get the licence.

Information which might help

• The fertilizer dealer shall submit a report to the registering authority with a copy to the enforcement inspector, fertilizer or such other officer as the state government may notify in whose jurisdiction the place of business is situated, by the 5th of every month or as per the advised timeline, showing the opening stock, receipts sales and closing stocks of fertilizer in the preceding month. He/she shall also submit in time such other returns as may be prescribed by the registering authority.
• It is punishable offence to deal such fertilizer storage activity of the classified fertilizers without a valid licence.
• The grant of a licence to store fertilizers has to be obtained from the respective department.
• Carry all the necessary documents in original while applying in person.
• Make a photocopy of your filled form for future reference.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Follow the link for additional information link1 and link2

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