The Bihar Arms Licence Order issued by the state Home Department directs district officials to process arms licence applications within a fixed time limit. The order aims to reduce delays and make the approval process more transparent for applicants.
Under the Bihar Arms Licence Order, the Home Department has instructed all District Magistrates (DMs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to follow strict timelines while handling licence requests. Officials must review applications quickly after receiving the police verification report. They must also check whether the applicant has a genuine need for a firearm before making a decision.
The department has also asked districts to send a monthly report on arms licence applications. Authorities must submit this report to the department by the 7th of every month. The report will include the number of applications received, approved, rejected, and those pending for more than 90 days.
Officials must follow the provisions of the Arms Rules, 2016 while processing licences. The move aims to ensure faster decisions and better monitoring across districts.
