Assam Special Arms Licence Scheme — Apply Online via Sewa Setu
Complete guide for indigenous/original inhabitants in vulnerable & remote areas of Assam. Includes eligibility, documents, step-by-step process, and FAQs.
Why this matters
Context: As covered by multiple outlets, the scheme aims to enhance self-protection and community security for indigenous residents in sensitive zones, with strict verification and legal compliance.
Eligibility (at a glance)
Must have
- Be an indigenous/original inhabitant of Assam
- 21+ years of age
- Permanent residence in notified vulnerable/remote area
- No criminal record / no pending cases
- Medically fit (physical & mental)
- Training compliance as per Arms Rules, 2016
Good to know
- Licence ≠ firearm supply; Government does not provide guns
- Includes police & district verification
- Safe storage & continued compliance are mandatory
Document Checklist
- Identity & age proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Birth Certificate)
- Permanent address proof in vulnerable/remote area (PRC / Voter card / utility bill)
- Proof of indigenous/original inhabitant status (as prescribed)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Self-declaration of no criminal antecedents
- Training certificate (if applicable)
- Recent photograph & specimen signature
How to Apply via Sewa Setu
- Open: Sewa Setu → Special Scheme for Arms Licences
- Sign up / Log in and complete the application form
- Upload documents per the checklist
- Pay applicable fees (if shown)
- Track status in your dashboard; undergo police/DC verification
- On approval, licence is issued under Form III
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FAQs / প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ / अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the firearm provided by the Government? | চৰকাৰে বন্দুক দিয়ে নে? | क्या सरकार हथियार देती है?
No. The Government grants the licence after due verification; firearms are not provided.
What law applies? | কোন আইনত? | कौन-सा कानून?
Indian Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016 (Form III) via the Sewa Setu portal and district/police verification.
Who is eligible? | কোনে যোগ্য? | कौन पात्र?
Indigenous/original inhabitants of Assam, age 21+, residing in notified vulnerable/remote areas, medically fit, with no criminal record, fulfilling training norms.
How long does it take? | কিমান সময় লাগে? | कितना समय लगता है?
Varies by district; track status in your Sewa Setu dashboard.
Where do I apply? | ক’ত আবেদন কৰিম? | कहाँ आवेदन करें?
On the official Sewa Setu service page: Assam Grant of Arms Licences.
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Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Always follow the latest instructions on the Sewa Setu portal and your district authorities.
