- Know Your License Type
Forms of License & Purpose of Grant
Every petroleum and chemical storage activity in Pakistan has a specific license form. We identify the right form for your business and arrange the complete grant — from Form K petrol pumps to Form M storage godowns.
Official License Forms
Which License Do You Need?
The Department of Explosives grants licenses under these forms, each for a specific purpose:
| Form of License | Purpose of Grant | Typical Applicant |
|---|---|---|
| Form "K" | Petrol pumps — storage of petrol, diesel & lube oil | Petrol pump owners, fuel retailers |
| Form "L" | Bulk storage of petroleum products and chemicals in above-ground or underground tanks | Oil companies, large industries |
| Form "M" | Non-bulk storage of petroleum products and chemicals in storage godowns | Traders, importers, manufacturers |
| Form "B-1" | CNG stations | CNG station operators |
| Form "N" | LPG stations | LPG distribution businesses |
| Form "O" | LPG cylinder filling | LPG bottling plants |
| Form "Q" | Transportation of petroleum products by land/road | Tanker & logistics companies |
| Form "C" | Import and storage of calcium carbide | Carbide importers, welding suppliers |
| Form "Spl" | Storage and sale of petroleum products by ship/barge | Marine fuel suppliers |
Storage Godown Construction Conditions (Form M)
Walls of C.C. block with RCC columns — no wood in construction
Ventilators 6″ above ground level and 1′ below roof, covered with copper wire gauge mesh
Firefighting arrangements per Petroleum Rules 1937
Strictly no smoking inside premises
Trained guard on duty round the clock
Floor with 2′-0″ deep sump
Angle iron door of G.I. sheet, outward opening
No natural gas main within 50 feet radius
No fire/burner use in guard room for cooking
Premises free of other dangerous goods and inactive offices
Documents Required for Grant of DPL License (Non-Bulk Storage)
For a Form M non-bulk storage godown license, the Department of Explosives requires a complete document package. We prepare every item for you:
- Application Form “D” — duly filled in and signed by the owner
- Treasury challan — deposited in federal treasury, fee calculated per chemical quantity
- NOC from the District Authority — with site/location plan duly attested, plus SITE Association attestation where applicable
- Land ownership documents — or, if the premises are rented, a tenancy agreement duly registered with the Registrar (we provide this with our rental godowns)
- Proposed storage plan — 5 copies drawn to Explosives Department specification
- NOCs from departments — D.C.O, T.M.O, Civil Defence, Anti-Narcotics Force, EPA, DIG
Don’t Know Which Form Applies to You?
Choosing the wrong license form is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected. A trader storing drums of thinner needs Form M; the same trader installing a storage tank needs Form L. Our free consultation identifies your correct form before a single rupee is spent on fees.
Not Sure Which License You Need?
Tell us what you store and how — we’ll identify the right form and handle the entire grant.