Bhatkal: Guns licence holders urged to apply for renewal before expiry

Bhatkal, 27 October: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Arms licence holders in Bhatkal taluk have been advised to apply for renewal with the required documents before their licences expire, according to a notice issued by the Tahsildar's office.

Under Rule 24 of the Arms Rules, 2016, applications for renewal must be submitted at least 60 days before the licence expires. Licence holders whose licences expire on December 31, 2026, have been instructed to submit their applications directly to the Deputy Commissioner's office in Karwar along with the required documents.

Applicants must submit the original arms licence, an application completed in Form A-3, a medical certificate in Form S-3, a holding certificate and the land record (RTC).

A fee of Rs 2,500 is payable for renewal for five years. Applicants must generate a challan under the prescribed account head through the K-2 software and submit the original challan as proof of payment along with their applications, the notice stated.