PROVISIONS RELATING TO LICENCESCentral

Section 16 of THE ARMS ACT, 1959

conditions subject to which and the form in which a licence shall be

granted or renewed shall be such as may be prescribed:

Provided that different fees, different conditions and different

forms may be prescribed for different types of licences:

Provided further	that a	licence may	contain	in	addition	to
prescribed conditions	such other	conditions	as	may be	considered

necessary by the licensing authority in any particular case.

17.

Variation, suspension and revocation of licences.

Summary

The license fees, the forms to use, and the conditions of a license are decided by the rules made under this law.
Different types of licenses can have different fees, conditions, and forms.
A licensing authority has the power to add custom conditions to a specific license if they think it is necessary.

Practical examples

1Ramesh applies to renew his handgun license. The licensing officer charges him a standard fee of 100 rupees and issues the license on a specific green form, both of which are set by the official rules.

2The licensing officer issues a gun license to a security guard named Vikram, but adds a special written condition that Vikram must only carry the weapon while on duty at the bank.

FAQ

1. Who decides the licensing fees and conditions under Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959?

Under Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959, the license fees, forms, and conditions are determined by the rules prescribed by the government under the Act.

2. Can the government charge different fees for different types of weapons under Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959?

Yes, Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959 explicitly allows different fees, different conditions, and different forms to be prescribed for different types of licenses.

3. Can a licensing officer add extra conditions to an individual weapon license under Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959?

Yes, under Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959, the licensing authority can add any extra conditions they consider necessary in any particular case, in addition to the standard prescribed conditions.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959, where are the standard fees, conditions, and forms for a license found?

Q2.Under Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959, what is true regarding the conditions and forms for different types of weapon licenses?

Q3.Under Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959, what extra power does the licensing authority have when issuing a specific license?

Q4.Under Section 16 of the Arms Act, 1959, who has the primary authority to prescribe the standard licensing conditions?

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