West Bengal - Transfer of Arms (Gun) License

ProcedureEdit

In case of the licensee alive :

Application for transfer of arms license to his legal heir should be submitted to the Deputy commissioner of Police. Link for contact details : Contacts Link
Submit application along with the documents for transfer of arms license to legal heir.
The licensing authority may grant the transfer to such legal heir, if the eligibility conditions under the Arm Act and Arm #Rules are met. These rules should be fulfilled by the said legal heir and there are no adverse remarks in the police.
This procedure is like applying for a new license and need to produce all the required document as in the case of a new arm license.

In case of death of licensee

In case of death of the licensee, as a first step the relatives of the deceased (licensee) should come to Licensing Unit and submit the death certificate along with the original Arms License.
Weapon deposit permission shall be issued to them by the Licensing Unit for depositing the weapon belonging to the deceased with any authorized arm dealer or with the nearest police station.
Once the arm is submitted then the legal heir will make the application for transfer at the licensing unit as advised by the authorities. This procedure will be same as the new license. All verification, counseling and scrutiny will be done prior to transferring the license.

Apply Online:

To Transfer of arms (Gun) License, the applicant has to use the following link – link
The applicant has to click the “State Home Department/DM/SDM/Other/MHA” button.
Now select the category, state, district, name of the licensing authority, and service.
The applicant has to enter the unique identification code (UIC), and captcha code and click the “Get Detail” button.
To complete step – 2, the applicant has to enter all the details in license specific details segment.
For the third step complete the endorsement details.
And upload all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Fee details will be mentioned in the following step; the applicant has to pay the fee online mode.
After completing all the processes, the applicant has to click the “Save & Submit” button.
An acknowledgment receipt will be downloaded. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
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.
Once the process gets completed successfully, the applicant gets the cancellation firearm license with the authority's signature through email.
The processing time for this procedure is up to 45 days.
The applicant can check the status of the application via the following link link

Apply through Centres:

To apply through centres, the applicant has to approach the respective “CSC” centre in their area. Refer the following link for location: CSC Locator link
- NOTE: The applicant has to select the state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.
Now, submit the completed application along with the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.
This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.
”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will issue the license.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.

Required DocumentsEdit

Recent Passport size Photo
Valid Arm License
Address Proof
Ration Card
Aadhaar Card
Income Tax Returns
Pan Card
Death certificate of the licensee (if applicable)
Legal heir certificate
Affidavit from other legal heirs for transferring the license

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS

OF POLICE / CT SECRETARY / COMMISSIONER / JOINT COMMISSIONERS
Kolkata Police HQ,Ground Floor, Main Building,
18Lalbazar Street, Kolkat 700 001, West Bengal.
E Mail ID: [email protected].
Fax No: 033 2250 5070

DCP, RF (Arms Act Department)

1stFloor, East Block ( Northern Wing),
18Lalbazar Street,
Kolkat 700 001, West Bengal.

Address of the Arms License Department, Kolkata Police

Ground Floor, Main Building,
1 Lalbazar Street,
Kolkat 700 001
West Bengal.

Link for contacts: Contacts Link

EligibilityEdit

Legal heirs includes husband, wife, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, sister and grandchildren of the licensee of the deceased licensee.

FeesEdit

As per authorities advise and as per the type of weapon.

ValidityEdit

A license is valid for 3 years from the date on which it is granted (unless revoked earlier).
License may be granted for a shorter period, if the person by whom the license is required desires or by the licensing authority.
License is renewable from time to time - even the authority can ask for renewal in between the renewal period for recording purpose.

Documents to UseEdit

Form A Form of Application for an Arms License
Form of Application for an Arms License for renewal

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

Processing TimeEdit

45 working days (Excluding submission of Arms and license).
Renewal can be obtained little earlier.

InstructionsEdit

If the License is Alive

The Licensee shall apply for transfer of the license to his/her legal heirs (please refer to MHA, Govt of India, web portal to know the definition of legal heir in this regard).
The License shall also make an affidavit before a first class magistrate regarding his wish to transfer of the license to the particular legal heir. The affidavit shall contain the full list of legal heir of the licensee also ( this is required by the Licensing Authority in case of unfortunate death of the license while the application is pending)
The Legal heir shall, at the same time, submit application in prescribed form along with documents noted above.
Rest procedure has described in the forgoing paragraph.

If the Licensee is Dead

One Legal heir shall submit application in prescribed form along with attested death certificate of the licensee and other documents noted above.
All other legal heirs shall denounce their claims, either in same or separate affidavit sworn in before a first class magistrate.
Rest procedure described above.

Fill the application form specifying the reason to Transfer the firearm license and submit to the concerned approving authority.
On receiving the application, the licensing department checks if the applicant has a past criminal record and verifies address.
Neighbours are questioned whether the applicant gets involved in brawls and arguments in the neighbourhood frequently.
The applicant is then called for an interview with DCP to determine if he is mentally, physically sound.
Applicant should also have a 'valid' reason for wanting to own a gun. Self-defence is counted as one of the reasons
The licensing department also sends the applicant's details to the crime record office of the crime branch as well as the national crime record bureau.
The applicant is then called for an interview with the DCP licensing.
If the applicant clears all the above steps, he is granted arms licence book.
Then, the applicant has to purchase the weapon within six months of the issued date of the arms license book.
After purchasing the weapon, applicant has to come to the Arms Licensing Branch and submit the purchased weapon, an application for the entry of the weapon, receipt from the Gun house, and the arms license book.
After inspection, the District Magistrate signs the Arms License book, and the book is issued to the applicant.

Required InformationEdit

Name of Applicant
Present and permanent address
Date of birth, age
Occupation and designation
Whether the applicant has been:
- Convicted if so, (the offenses),the sentence and date of sentence.
- Ordered to execute a bond under chapter VIII of Cr. P. C. for keeping the peace or for good behavior if so when and for what period.
- Prohibited under the Arms Act, 1959 or any other law from having the arms/ ammunition.
Whether the applicant applied for a licence before if so when to whom & with what result.
Whether the applicants licence was over suspended or cancelled/ revoked if so, when and by whom and on what account.
Whether any other member of the applicants family is in possession of an arms licenses if so particulars thereof.
Whether the applicant :
- Is a licensee or esteem if so, description of arms hold.
- Has a safe place for keep the arm.
Particulars of Licence

Need for the DocumentEdit

Indian National can claim a license for self defense, general security, sports-shooting etc.,
Any person who wishes to carry firearms must first secure a license to do so and has to renew before the period of license lapse.
When the original licensee is alive, he in his life-time may transfer the arms license to his legal heir and also when the original licensee has expired, the license can be transferred to legal heir.
Arms license (also known as a gun license) is a license or permit issued by government to an eligible individual.

Information which might helpEdit

Any foreign national is allowed to own and bear arms for a maximum period of 6 months during their stay in India, given valid reasons.
Any Indian who is returning to India and has owned a gun in his foreign residence for over 2 years, can apply for an Indian license and bring back the gun they owned abroad.

External LinksEdit

Indian Arms Rules of 1962: http://gunaccessory.com/laws/rule_48-52.htm
Individual Arms License: http://www.abhijeetsingh.com/arms/india/laws/faq/

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.