Arms licence online check jammu & kashmir

Jammu, Jan 19 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has revoked a ban on the issuance of arms licences imposed after it had come to light that district authorities issued over 2.78 lakh such permits illegally during 2012-16, officials said on Thursday. In an order issued on Wednesday, the government allowed district magistrates to issue arms licences with a new set of additional guidelines such as mandatory verification of Aadhaar for proof of identity before any application is even considered. The order bars district magistrates from delegating powers concerning issuance, renewal or any other allied services under the Arms Rules to any subordinate. The move comes in the aftermath of terror strikes in Rajouri of Jammu region after which the administration decided to resume arming the village defence committees in its fight against militancy. As per the order a district magistrate (DM) will issue arms licences only to a district resident, and in no case shall they either grant a licence or renew one for an applicant not residing within their jurisdiction. DMs shall seek a “specific report” from the police certifying the applicant’s area of residence before processing any application, it stated. “In no case, the District Magistrates shall deviate from Rules 17 and Rule 24 of Arms Rules, 2016, concerning the addresses of the licensee,” the order said. The new rules make it mandatory for the district magistrates to obtain a report from the CID wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Po...