This would improve the service delivery by simplifying the licensing process without diluting the legal requirements.
NEW DELHI: To simplify the process of granting arms licence, the Delhi police on Thursday launched an online facility with a view to ensure “ease of doing business” and other related services which is the latest digital initiative by the police.
This would improve the service delivery by simplifying the licensing process without diluting the legal requirements.
The “Online E-Arms Licensing System” is intended to simplify the process like issue of new arms licences, renewal of existing arms licences, registration of arms licences issued from other states and addition of weapons, the police said.
“The system has been designed, developed and implemented after consultations with all stakeholders and IT professionals. It would enable citizens to apply for licence from the comfort of their homes and they would be able to check the status of their applications online,” it added.
The applicant will now be able apply and upload the required documents online for availing various services related to arms licences at the click of the mouse, the police said.
The facility would also reduce repetitive paper work in the licensing unit and give the unit more time for a better output. The system links all 15 police districts and the licensing unit for online processing.
The system will also minimise the physical interface between the applicants and the police before the grant of arms licence and other related services and ensure time-bound service delivery.
The applicant will be required to visit the licencing unit only for a personal interview before the licencing authority and for the mandatory training on weapon handling and weapon inspection, the police said.
