Who is Eligible


Every manufacturer applying for a fresh licence under these rules shall be an Indian company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013); Provided that the applicant company is owned and controlled by resident Indian citizens or by Indian companies, owned and controlled by resident Indian citizens except in respect of a company having Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) beyond forty-nine percent; Provided further that the Chief Executive of the company is a resident Indian and the management of the applicant company is in Indian hands with majority representation on the Board excluding nominee or independent directors except in respect of a company having Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) beyond forty nine percent.Every individual, sports individual & institution applying for a fresh arms license for the license on FORM II, III & IV under A1/ A3 as per schedule III of Arms Rules 2016.Every individual, sports individual & institution applying for renewal of arms license for the license on FORM II, III, IV & V under A2/ A4 as per schedule III of Arms Rules 2016.Every individual/ firm applying for fresh arms dealer license for the license on FORM VIII & VIII A under A6 as per schedule III of Arms Rules 2016.