Kashmir Impulse Desk
Srinagar, Oct 13
The government has set a 21-day deadline for granting or renewing licences related to poisons, explosives and fireworks, according to a notification issued by the General Administration Department.
The notification, dated October 7, 2026, was issued under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011, and designates district magistrates as the authorities responsible for delivering the services within the stipulated period.
The deadline covers licences for the possession or sale of substances classified as poisons under the Poisons Act, 1919, and the rules framed under it.
It also applies to licences for the sale, manufacture and possession of explosives and fireworks under the Explosives Rules, 2008.
The notification establishes a two-tier appellate process for applicants dissatisfied with decisions or service delivery.
Divisional commissioners have been designated as the first appellate authorities, while the Administrative Secretary of the Home Department will act as the second appellate authority.
The order was issued under Sections 4 and 8 of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act, which provides for time-bound delivery of notified public services and mechanisms to address grievances.
Issued by order of the Lieutenant Governor, the notification was signed by Commissioner Secretary to the Government M Raju.
The framework sets a prescribed time limit and identifies the officials responsible for processing the applications and hearing appeals.
