Punjab - Apply for Cracker and Explosive License

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Procedure

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 enter the email address and mobile number with the captcha code.
3. The applicant will get the 6-digit number through SMS on the given mobile number.
4. Enter the number and click the “Verify me”
5. Enter all the details in the application form.
6. Followed by uploading all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Pay the fee amount of Rs. 2500.
8. Also, the applicant has to enter all the details about the explosive and cracker details.
9. After completing all the details, the applicant has to click the “I agree” button.
10. Followed by clicking the “Submit” button.
11. After submission, an acknowledgment message with a reference number will be generated.
12. Use that reference number to check the status of the application.
13. Once all the verification is over, the applicant will be notified to download the license.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 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. To Apply for Cracker and Explosive License, the applicant has to approach the district magistrate office in your respective area. link
   • Note: Click on the respective district to find nearby offices
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or the applicant can download the application form from the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. A license with 1-year expiry period will be issued by the authority as per deliverable norms.

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Required Documents

• Link for forms: Link. Click on form AE 1 to download the form.
• 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.

Office Locations & Contacts

Controller of Explosives,
Hall No 502 and 507, Level-5,
Block B, Old CGO Complex NH IV
Faridabad-(Haryana) - 121001
Link for contact information: Contacts link
Link for contact :online link please select the respective district from the map to reach the respective portal 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.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be above 18 years old.
• Not sentenced or convicted of any offence involving violence or moral turpitude for a term of not less than six months, at any time during a period of five years after the expiration of the sentence.
• Applicant should not have any connection or executions in code of Criminal Procedure.
• Applicant license under the Explosives Act has not been cancelled, whether before or after the commencement of the Indian Explosives (Amendment) Act, at any time during a period of five years from the date of cancellation of such license.

Fees

• Officials at Controller of Explosives would give fee details
• Please use the following link to ascertain your fees : Fees link

Validity

• Validity of the Cracker License on Temporary basis will be Maximum of 15 days and on Permanent basis for 1 Year (Financial Year)
• Renewed every year (Optional)

NOTE : When applying for a temporary license to sell or to store on seasonal demand like Diwali – This licence will be issued in a time of 1 week to 1 month as decided by local authorities

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Processing Time

1 month

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Instructions

• Fill the form carefully and submit it along with the mentioned documents.
• Attach the valid documents to get approval.
• Approach the respective office to get the license on-time.
• Kindly apply for new license after the expiry period.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

• Government has enforced public to follow strict rules and regulations while dealing crackers and explosives under the Explosive policy.
• To administer the responsibilities delegated under the Explosives Act 1884 the rules made thereunder related to manufacture, import, export, transport, possession, sale and use of Explosives
• Without this license one can’t deal or trade such items.
• Match Factories, Cracker shops are few of the establishments which requires this license
• To ensure public safety, Government has formed and regulates these traders to follow the set of rules and keep track of those involved in this business for timely supervision

Information which might help

• Manufacture of Explosives is the most hazardous operation.
• The hazards of explosives depend upon the type and category of explosives.
• Therefore the safety provisions are different depending on manufacture of the type and category of explosives.
• The detailed procedure as to what to submit, how to prepare the documents, how to fill up the forms, how to construct the premises, what the Department of Explosives checks and scrutinizes, what are the various stages for grant of license etc., differs on case to case.
  • Take a photocopy of your filled form for future reference.

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