- Know Your License Type
DPL License Forms & 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. Storing in bulk tanks? Read our guide: Form L license Pakistan.
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 |
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All 15 Official Forms
All Licence Forms: Documents, Fees and Process
NEPSA (the Department of Explosives) publishes a process sheet for every licence form. Below is the complete list, from Form K for petrol pumps to the explosives licences. Tap any form to see its purpose, the government fee, the documents required and the step by step approval process, and download the official process sheet in Word format. Fees are as stated in the official process sheets and can change, so confirm the current amount before you pay.
Petroleum Licences
Form K
Petrol Pump Licence
License to store petroleum in a tank or tanks in connection with a dispensing unit for fuelling motor conveyances
Fee: Rs 6,000 per product, plus Rs 35,000 for a tuck shop and Rs 5,000 each for a tyre shop, ATM or service station
Form L
Bulk Petroleum Storage (Depots and Industries)
License to import dangerous petroleum and to store petroleum in installations (Bulk Depots and in industries for self-consumption)
Fee: Rs 30,000 per product up to 500,000 litres, and Rs 80,000 per product above 500,000 litres
Form M
Petroleum and Chemical Storage Godowns
Licence to import and store dangerous petroleum otherwise than in bulk and to store otherwise than in bulk (a) non-dangerous petroleum in quantity exceeding 25,000 liters or (b) partly dangerous petroleum and partly non-dangerous petroleum
Fee: Rs 25,000
Form Q
Transport of Petroleum Products (Tankers)
License to transport petroleum product in bulk on land by mechanically propelled vehicle
Fee: Rs 2,000
CNG and LPG Licences
Form B-1
CNG Stations
License to manufacture/store/sale and dispense compressed natural gas in connection with dispensing unit for fueling motor conveyances only
Fee: Rs 20,000
Form N
LPG Auto Refuelling Stations
Licence to store and sale liquefied petroleum gas in a tank or tanks & dispense liquefied petroleum gas in connection with a dispensing unit for fueling motor conveyances
Fee: Rs 25,000
Form O
LPG Filling Plants
License to import/store/sale liquefied petroleum gas in installation (Plants) for filling in cylinders
Fee: Rs 35,000
Form P
LPG Storage for Industrial Use
License to store liquefied petroleum gas of quantity exceeding to 100 liters for self use in industries and other places
Fee: Not stated in the process sheet; confirm with the regional office
Form R
Transport of LPG (Bowsers)
License to transport liquefied petroleum gas in bulk on Land by mechanically propelled vehicle
Fee: Rs 7,000
Form S
Transport of CNG in Jumbo Tubes
License to transport compressed natural gas in bulk on Land by mechanical propelled Vehicle
Fee: Rs 7,000
Explosives Licences
Form EL-01
Manufacture of Explosives
License (a) To manufacture explosives other than fireworks, gunpowder and ANFO at site. (b) To manufacture fireworks and or gunpowder more than 15 kgs
Fee: As per Schedule IV of the Explosive Rules 2010, plus a refundable security of Rs 1,000,000
Form EL-02
Storage and Sale of Explosives
Licence to possess and sell explosives
Fee: As per Schedule IV of the Explosive Rules 2010, plus a refundable security of Rs 500,000
Form EL-03
Storage and Self-Use of Explosives
Licence to possess and use explosives
Fee: As per Schedule IV of the Explosive Rules 2010, plus a refundable security of Rs 500,000
Form EL-03 (Short Period)
Explosives for National Projects
Licence to possess and use explosives
Fee: As per Schedule IV of the Explosive Rules 2010, plus a refundable security of Rs 500,000
Form EL-06
Transport of Explosives (Road Van)
Form K
Petrol Pump Licence
Documents required
- Formal application of OMC
- Valid and registered land lease agreement.
- Original No Objection Certificate issued by the concerned Deputy Commissioner, in favour of Oil Marketing Company, along with attested site plan of the premises.
- Proposed plan of the premises showing facilities to be installed for Petrol Pump
- Treasury Challan of Rs. 6,000/- for each product, plus fee for other ancillary facility, like Tuck shop Rs 35000/- Tyre Puncture Shop Rs 5000/-, ATM Rs 5000/-, Service station Rs 5000/-
- Application Form D duly filled and signed
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of the concerned Regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, (issue letter to OMC for construction and installation of petrol pump if it is in the competency of Regional Office), other than forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for approval of construction/installation of Petrol Pump.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issue approval for construction/installation of Petrol Pump.
- On receipt of approval from Head Office, the regional office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval letter, to concerned Oil Marketing Company, for construction/installation of Petrol Pumps, within six months Period.
- On receipt of approval letter, the concerned Oil Marketing Company, will construct the Petrol Pumps, according to Plan approved by the Department of Explosives, and after completion, the Oil Marketing Company, will submit safety and completion certificate, duly signed by the qualified engineer.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found constructed as per approved plan, then licenses will be issued in favour of concerned Oil Marketing Company for storage of petroleum products and operation of Petrol Pump.
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Form L
Bulk Petroleum Storage (Depots and Industries)
Documents required
- Application Form “D” duly filled in and signed.
- Treasury Challan of Rs. 30,000/- per product not exceeding 500,000 Liters,and Rs. 80,000/- per product exceeding 500,000 Liters.
- Original NOC issued by concerned District Authority along with site plan showing dimensions of plot attested by him.
- Land Owner ship documents are required.
- Memorandum of Article and Association
- Provisional Marketing License from Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority.
- Six sets of proposed plans showing installation of Petroleum storage infrastructure according to Petroleum Rules, 1937.
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for construction/installation of petroleum storage depot.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issue approval for construction and installation of Petroleum storage depot, along with approved plan.
- On receipt of approval from Head Office, the regional office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval letter, along with approved plan to applicant, for construction/ installation of petroleum storage depot, within six months.
- On receipt of approval letter (as narrated in step 6), the applicant, will construct the petroleum storage depot, according to Plan approved by the Department of Explosives, and after completion, the applicant, will submit safety and completion certificate, duly signed by the engineer.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found constructed as per approved plan, then a license will be issued in favour of an applicant.
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Form M
Petroleum and Chemical Storage Godowns
Documents required
- Land ownership documents
- Owner’s CNIC copy
- SECP Registration Certificate
- Copy of Memorandum of Article and Association
- Company Profile
- NTN
- Original No Objection Certificate issued by the concerned Deputy Commissioner, in favour of applicant, along with attested site plan of the premises.
- Proposed site plan of site, showing facilities to be installed for petroleum storage godown
- Treasury Challan of Rs. 25,000/-
- Application Form D
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars and will issue approval letter along with approved plan to applicant for construction/installation of petroleum storage godown, within six months.
- On receipt of approval letter, the applicant, will construct the petroleum storage godown, according to Plan approved by the Department of Explosives, and after completion, the applicant, will submit safety and completion certificate, duly signed by the engineer.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found constructed as per approved plan, then a license will be issued in favour of an applicant.
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Form Q
Transport of Petroleum Products (Tankers)
Documents required
- Application for grant of license
- Treasury Challan of Rs. 2,000/- for Grant of License.
- Registration Documents of the Vehicle.
- Road Fitness Certificate.
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and a license will be issued in favour of applicant, after physical inspection of the vehicle.
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Form B-1
CNG Stations
Documents required
- Land ownership documents
- Owner’s CNIC copy Registration Certificate
- Copy of Memorandum of Article & Association
- Application Form “GC-03” duly filled in and signed.
- Treasury Challan of Rs. 20,000/- for Grant of License.
- Original NOC issued by concerned TMO along with site plan showing dimensions of plot attested by him.
- Original NOC issued by Sui Gas Authority.
- Original NOC issued by concerned Civil defence department.
- Valid Permission of OGRA for Installation of CNG.
- Proposed site plan of site, showing facilities to be installed for petrol Pump.
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for construction/installation of CNG Station.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issue approval for construction and installation of CNG Station, along with approved plan.
- On receipt of approval from Head Office, the regional office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval letter, along with approved plan to applicant, for construction and installation of CNG Station, within six months.
- On receipt of approval letter, the applicant, will construct the CNG Station, according to Plan approved by the Department of Explosives, and after completion, the applicant, will submit safety and completion certificate, duly signed by the engineer.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found constructed as per approved plan, then a license will be issued in favour of applicant.
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Form N
LPG Auto Refuelling Stations
Documents required
- Land ownership documents
- Owner’s CNIC copy
- SECP Registration Certificate
- Copy of Memorandum of Article and Association
- Company profile
- NTN
- Original No Objection Certificate issued by the concerned Deputy Commissioner, in favour of applicant, along with attested site plan of the premises.
- Valid Permission of OGRA for Installation of LPG Automotive Station.
- Dossier of Tank with complete specification, and standard
- Proposed site plan of the Premises, showing facilities to be installed for LPG Auto-refuelling station.
- Treasury Challan of Rs. 25,000/- for grant of license.
- Application Form PV-I
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for construction/installation of LPG Auto-refuelling station.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issue approval for construction and installation of LPG Auto-refuelling station, along with approved plan.
- On receipt of approval from Head Office, the regional office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval letter, along with approved plan to applicant, for construction/ installation of LPG Auto-refuelling station, within six months.
- On receipt of approval letter, the applicant, will construct the LPG Auto-refuelling station, according to Plan approved by the Department of Explosives, and after completion, the applicant, will submit safety and completion certificate, duly signed by the engineer.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found constructed as per approved plan, then a license will be issued in favour of an applicant.
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Form O
LPG Filling Plants
Documents required
- Land ownership documents
- Owner’s CNIC copy
- SECP Registration Certificate.
- Copy of Memorandum of Article and Association
- Company profile
- NTN
- Original No Objection Certificate issued by the concerned Deputy Commissioner, in favour of applicant, along with attested site plan of the premises.
- Company Profile
- Valid Permission of OGRA for Installation of LPG Filling Plant.
- Proposed site plan of the premises, showing facilities to be installed for LPG Filling Plant.
- Treasury Challan of Rs. 35,000/- for grant of license.
- Application Form PV-I
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for construction/installation of LPG Filling Plant.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issue approval for construction and installation of LPG Filling Plant, along with approved plan.
- On receipt of approval from Head Office, the regional office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval letter, along with approved plan to applicant, for construction/ installation of LPG Filling Plant, within six months.
- On receipt of approval letter, the applicant, will construct the LPG Filling Plant, according to Plan approved by the Department of Explosives, and after completion, the applicant, will submit safety and completion certificate, duly signed by the engineer.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found constructed as per approved plan, then a license will be issued in favour of an applicant.
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Form P
LPG Storage for Industrial Use
Documents required
- Land ownership documents
- Owner CNIC copy
- Copy of SECP Registration Certificate
- Copy of Memorandum of Article and Association
- Company profile
- NTN
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for construction/installation of storage of LPG for self-consumption.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issue approval for construction and installation of storage of LPG, along with approved plan.
- On receipt of approval from Head Office, the regional office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval letter, along with approved plan to applicant, for construction/ installation of storage of LPG, within six months.
- On receipt of approval letter, the applicant, will construct the storage of LPG according to Plan approved by the Department of Explosives, and after completion, the applicant, will submit safety and completion certificate, duly signed by the engineer.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found constructed as per approved plan, then a license will be issued in favour of an applicant.
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Form R
Transport of LPG (Bowsers)
Documents required
- Application Form “PV-II” duly filled in and signed.
- Treasury Challan of Rs. 7,000/- for Grant of License.
- Ownership Documents of Prime-Mover.
- Road Fitness Certificate.
- Safety Arrangement Certificate
- Third Party Inspection Report.
- Specifications/Data of LPG Pressure Vessels.
- Six sets of proposed plans showing installation of LPG equipments strictly according to Mineral & Industrial Gases Safety Rules, 2010.
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and a construction approval will be issued in favour of an applicant.
- On receipt of construction approval, applicant construct van according to approved plan, and submit safety and completion certificate.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, regional officer, will issue license in form R, after physical inspection of the vehicle.
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Form S
Transport of CNG in Jumbo Tubes
Documents required
- Application Form “PV-II” duly filled in and signed.
- Treasury Challan of Rs. 7,000/- for Grant of License.
- Ownership Documents of Prime-Mover.
- Road Fitness Certificate.
- Safety Arrangement Certificate
- Third Party Inspection Report.
- Specifications/Data of CNG Tubes.
- Six sets of proposed plans showing installation of CNG equipment strictly according to Mineral & Industrial Gases Safety Rules, 2010.
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for construction/installation of CNG Vehicle.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issue approval for construction and installation of CNG Vehicle, along with approved plan.
- On receipt of approval from Head Office, the regional office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval letter, along with approved plan to applicant, for construction/ installation of CNG Vehicle, within six months.
- On receipt of approval letter, the applicant, will construct the CNG Vehicle, according to Plan approved by the Department of Explosives, and after completion, the applicant, will submit safety and completion certificate, duly signed by the engineer.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives, will inspect the vehicle, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found constructed as per approved plan, then a license will be issued in favour of an applicant.
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Form EL-01
Manufacture of Explosives
Documents required
- Formal application with attested photocopy of CNIC briefly stating the purpose/nature of obtaining licenses and justification.
- Application in the prescribed Form EA-01 duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
- Distance Form EM-06 duly filled in against all columns there of as per Schedule V of the Explosives Rules, 2010 and signed by the applicant.
- Original Treasury receipt for the amount payable as per Part-II of Schedule IV of Explosives Rules, 2010 showing the amount paid under the following Head of Account in any branch of the National Bank/State Bank of Pakistan of Government Treasury.
- No Objection Certificates, from Federal Ministry of Defence.
- Registration certificate of Board of Investment shall be obtained.
- A refundable security amounting to Rs. 1,000,000/- shall be deposited under the usual Head of Account.
- List of technical persons with designation, qualification and experience
- Company Profile
- Six copies of drawings duly signed by the applicant and drawn to scale on durable paper showing full constructional details of the proposed magazine as laid down in Specification No. 2 (for magazines) under Explosives Rules, 2010 showing site location with full surroundings and important land marks to facilitate its location. The distances maintained around the proposed magazine shall be marked clearly.
- Documents showing the extent of possession/ownership of land for maintaining required safety distances from the Explosives storage magazine.
- Present consumption of explosives in the area and nature of work requiring use of Explosives.
- Expected market potential in next five years from now with full justification.
- Complete details of the present consumers of explosives in the area giving their names, complete postal addresses, nearest Police Station, their license number (EL-04 & EL-05), their appropriate daily consumption of explosives and their nature of work requiring explosives.
- Details of other explosives magazines existing (if any) within a radius of 50 Kms from the site of proposed magazine.
- Any proof/certificate showing competence and experience of the applicant or his authorized worker/agent/employee/supervisor in the handling of explosives.
- Details of vehicle to be used for transport of explosives from source of supply to the storage magazine and the approximate distance-in between.
- Undertaking on Judicial stamp paper by the applicant to the effect that he will observe strictly all the requirements of Explosives Rules, 2010 and submit Fortnightly explosives manufacturing/ sale/ use/ possession reports on the prescribed Forms.
- Certificate to the effect that guard over the magazine will be provided 24 hours by the licensee.
Approval process
- Applicant submit request in the concerned Regional office, and on receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned Regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for approval of Director General for approval.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issued a draft license, and forward the same to concerned District Authority, for endorsement, and issuance a No Objection Certificate in favour of applicant.
- On receipt of No Objection Certificate, Head office of Department of Explosives, will forward the case to Ministry of Interior, through Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), for security clearance and No Objection Certificate.
- On receipt of No Objection Certificate, Head office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval to concerned regional office of Department of Explosives.
- On receipt of approval incharge of regional office, will issue approval to the applicant, for construction of magazine, as per approved plan, and after completion, the applicant will submit safety and completion certificate for grant of licence in Form EL-01 of Explosives Rules 2010.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives of concerned region, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found the construction/ installation work as per approved plan, then the concerned Region will grant license in Form EL-01 on behalf of Director General.
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Form EL-02
Storage and Sale of Explosives
Documents required
- Formal application with attested photocopy of CNIC briefly stating the purpose/nature of obtaining licenses and justification.
- Application in the prescribed Form EA-02 duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
- Distance Form EM-06 duly filled in against all columns there of as per Schedule V of the Explosives Rules, 2010 and signed by the applicant.
- Original Treasury receipt for the amount payable as per Part-II of Schedule IV of Explosives Rules, 2010 showing the amount paid under the following Head of Account in any branch of the National Bank/State Bank of Pakistan of Government Treasury.
- A refundable security amounting to Rs. 500,000/- shall be deposited under the usual Head of Account.
- List of technical persons with designation, qualification and experience
- Company Profile
- Six copies of drawings duly signed by the applicant and drawn to scale on durable paper showing full constructional details of the proposed magazine as laid down in Specification No. 2 (for magazines) under Explosives Rules, 2010 showing site location with full surroundings and important land marks to facilitate its location. The distances maintained around the proposed magazine shall be marked clearly.
- Documents showing the extent of possession/ownership of land for maintaining required safety distances from the Explosives storage magazine.
- Present consumption of explosives in the area and nature of work requiring use of Explosives.
- Expected market potential in next five years from now with full justification.
- Complete details of the present consumers of explosives in the area giving their names, complete postal addresses, nearest Police Station, their license number (EL-04 & EL-05), their appropriate daily consumption of explosives and their nature of work requiring explosives.
- Details of other explosives magazines existing (if any) within a radius of 50 Kms from the site of proposed magazine.
- Any proof/certificate showing competence and experience of the applicant or his authorized worker/agent/employee/supervisor in the handling of explosives.
- Details of vehicle to be used for transport of explosives from source of supply to the storage magazine and the approximate distance-in between.
- Undertaking on Judicial stamp paper by the applicant to the effect that he will observe strictly all the requirements of Explosives Rules, 2010 and submit Fortnightly explosives manufacturing/ sale/ use/ possession reports on the prescribed Forms.
- Certificate to the effect that guard over the magazine will be provided 24 hours by the licensee.
Approval process
- Applicant submit request in the concerned Regional office, and on receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned Regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for approval of Director General for approval.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issued a draft license, and forward the same to concerned District Authority, for endorsement, and issuance a No Objection Certificate in favour of applicant.
- On receipt of No Objection Certificate, Head office of Department of Explosives, will forward the case to Ministry of Interior, through Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), for security clearance and No Objection Certificate.
- On receipt of No Objection Certificate, Head office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval to concerned regional office of Department of Explosives.
- On receipt of approval incharge of regional office, will issue approval to the applicant, for construction of magazine, as per approved plan, and after completion, the applicant will submit safety and completion certificate for grant of licence in Form EL-02 of Explosives Rules 2010.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives of concerned region, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found the construction/ installation work as per approved plan, then the concerned Region will grant license in Form EL-02 on behalf of Director General.
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Form EL-03
Storage and Self-Use of Explosives
Documents required
- Formal application with attested photocopy of CNIC briefly stating the purpose/nature of obtaining licenses and justification.
- Application in the prescribed Form EA-03 duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
- Distance Form EM-06 duly filled in against all columns there of as per Schedule V of the Explosives Rules, 2010 and signed by the applicant.
- Original Treasury receipt for the amount payable as per Part-II of Schedule IV of Explosives Rules, 2010 showing the amount paid under the following Head of Account in any branch of the National Bank/State Bank of Pakistan of Government Treasury.
- A refundable security amounting to Rs. 500,000/- shall be deposited under the usual Head of Account.
- List of technical persons with designation, qualification and experience
- Company Profile
- Six copies of drawings duly signed by the applicant and drawn to scale on durable paper showing full constructional details of the proposed magazine as laid down in Specification No. 2 (for magazines) under Explosives Rules, 2010 showing site location with full surroundings and important land marks to facilitate its location. The distances maintained around the proposed magazine shall be marked clearly.
- Documents showing the extent of possession/ownership of land for maintaining required safety distances from the Explosives storage magazine.
- Present consumption of explosives in the area and nature of work requiring use of Explosives.
- Expected market potential in next five years from now with full justification.
- Complete details of the present consumers of explosives in the area giving their names, complete postal addresses, nearest Police Station, their license number (EL-04 & EL-05), their appropriate daily consumption of explosives and their nature of work requiring explosives.
- Details of other explosives magazines existing (if any) within a radius of 50 Kms from the site of proposed magazine.
- Any proof/certificate showing competence and experience of the applicant or his authorized worker/agent/employee/supervisor in the handling of explosives.
- Details of vehicle to be used for transport of explosives from source of supply to the storage magazine and the approximate distance-in between.
- Undertaking on Judicial stamp paper by the applicant to the effect that he will observe strictly all the requirements of Explosives Rules, 2010 and submit Fortnightly explosives manufacturing/ sale/ use/ possession reports on the prescribed Forms.
- Certificate to the effect that guard over the magazine will be provided 24 hours by the licensee.
Approval process
- Applicant submit request in the concerned Regional office, and on receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned Regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the complete particulars to Head Office, Islamabad for approval of Director General for approval.
- Head Office of Department of Explosives, will scrutinize the particulars and issued a draft license, and forward the same to concerned District Authority, for endorsement, and issuance a No Objection Certificate in favour of applicant.
- On receipt of No Objection Certificate, Head office of Department of Explosives, will forward the case to Ministry of Interior, through Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), for security clearance and No Objection Certificate.
- On receipt of No Objection Certificate, Head office, of Department of Explosives, will issue approval to concerned regional office of Department of Explosives.
- On receipt of approval incharge of regional office, will issue approval to the applicant, for construction of magazine, as per approved plan, and after completion, the applicant will submit safety and completion certificate for grant of licence in Form EL-03 of Explosives Rules 2010.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, the officer of Department of Explosives of concerned region, will visit the site, keeping in view the Department of Explosives, approved plan, and if found the construction/ installation work as per approved plan, then the concerned Region will grant license in Form EL-03 on behalf of Director General.
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Form EL-03 (Short Period)
Explosives for National Projects
Documents required
- Formal application with attested photocopy of CNIC briefly stating the purpose/nature of obtaining licenses and justification.
- Application in the prescribed Form EA-03 duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
- Distance Form EM-06 duly filled in against all columns there of as per Schedule V of the Explosives Rules, 2010 and signed by the applicant.
- Original Treasury receipt for the amount payable as per Part-II of Schedule IV of Explosives Rules, 2010 showing the amount paid under the following Head of Account in any branch of the National Bank/State Bank of Pakistan of Government Treasury.
- A refundable security amounting to Rs. 500,000/- shall be deposited under the usual Head of Account.
- List of technical persons with designation, qualification and experience
- Company Profile
- Six copies of drawings duly signed by the applicant and drawn to scale on durable paper showing full constructional details of the proposed magazine as laid down in Specification No. 2 (for magazines) under Explosives Rules, 2010 showing site location with full surroundings and important land marks to facilitate its location. The distances maintained around the proposed magazine shall be marked clearly.
- Documents showing the extent of possession/ownership of land for maintaining required safety distances from the Explosives storage magazine.
- Present consumption of explosives in the area and nature of work requiring use of Explosives.
- Expected market potential in next five years from now with full justification.
- Complete details of the present consumers of explosives in the area giving their names, complete postal addresses, nearest Police Station, their license number (EL-04 & EL-05), their appropriate daily consumption of explosives and their nature of work requiring explosives.
- Details of other explosives magazines existing (if any) within a radius of 50 Kms from the site of proposed magazine.
- Any proof/certificate showing competence and experience of the applicant or his authorized worker/agent/employee/supervisor in the handling of explosives.
- Details of vehicle to be used for transport of explosives from source of supply to the storage magazine and the approximate distance-in between.
- Undertaking on Judicial stamp paper by the applicant to the effect that he will observe strictly all the requirements of Explosives Rules, 2010 and submit Fortnightly explosives manufacturing/ sale/ use/ possession reports on the prescribed Forms.
- Certificate to the effect that guard over the magazine will be provided 24 hours by the licensee.
- Recommendation letter from any government agency/ department, being national importance project
Approval process
- Applicant submit request in the Head office, of the Department of Explosives, and a license will be issued.
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Form EL-06
Transport of Explosives (Road Van)
Documents required
- Formal application with attested photocopy of CNIC briefly stating the purpose/nature of obtaining licenses.
- Application in the prescribed Form EA-05, duly filled in and signed by the applicant.
- Original Treasury receipt for grant of license.
- Ownership Documents Vehicle.
- Road Fitness Certificate.
- Tracking Certificate
- Six sets of proposed plans of Explosives Vehicle
- Road Fitness Certificate.
Approval process
- On receipt of particulars as mentioned in step 1, the In-charge of concerned regional office, will scrutinize the particulars, and forward the same to Head Office.
- Head office of the Department of Explosives, scrutinize the particulars, and issue approval to Regional office.
- In-charge of regional office, issue constructional approval to the applicant.
- On receipt of construction approval, applicant construct van according to approved plan, and submit safety and completion certificate.
- On receipt of safety and completion certificate, regional office, will issue license in form EL-06.
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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.
Common Questions
License Forms FAQs
Which license do I need for a petrol pump?
A Form K license, which covers storage of petrol, diesel and lube oil at a petrol pump. See our petrol pump construction and Form K service.
What is the difference between Form L and Form M?
Which license is needed for CNG and LPG stations?
Form B-1 is for CNG stations, Form N for LPG stations, and Form O for LPG cylinder filling plants.
Do I need a license to transport petroleum by road?
Yes. Transport of petroleum products by land or road needs a Form Q license, which tanker and logistics companies hold.
Who grants these licenses in Pakistan?
The Department of Explosives grants all of these license forms. We identify the right form for your business and handle the complete application.
Not Sure Which License You Need?
Tell us what you store and how, we’ll identify the right form and handle the entire grant.