Checklist 1
Checklist 1
This guideline is for the grant / retention of different sale licenses issued by the Drugs
Control Department, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi under the various provisions of Drugs &
Cosmetics Rules, 1945. These guidelines are not exhaustive. In case of any contradiction,
relevant Rules must always be referred to by the applicant / prospective licensee and the said
rules, which are amended from time to time, shall prevail over the general guidelines given
hereunder. Although every effort has been made to provide accurate information, for any
particular clarification the applicants are advised to contact personally the designated DUTY
OFFICER of the department on any working day during office hours.
INTRODUCTION
Drugs are essential for ensuring good health of a Nation. Drugs are different from
other commodities and because of that the Government has laid down stringent law.
Regulation governing manufacture & sale of drugs are given in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,
1940 and Rules framed thereunder. Control is exercised over drugs from the raw material
stage during manufacture, sale, distribution and upto the time it is passed-on to a patient or
consumer by a Pharmacist in retail Pharmacy, Hospital or a Dispensary.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Applicant has to obtain user ID and Password by uploading the details of the firm
online on www.xlnindia.gov.in.
2. All the documents should be scanned in 100 dpi & black and white, and then should
be uploaded using the said ID and Password at space provided for the purpose.
3. Please show all the original documents to the inspector at the time of inspection.
4. Please be sure that, all the information is filled precisely for respective application
mentioned below and only then e-send the application. In case of rejection of your
application for incomplete information, the fees once paid will be forfeited.
5. The licensing authority may ask for any other specific documents if required.
6. These guidelines are subject to change as and when required and will be notified from
time to time.
7. Every application needs to be ‘e-send’, or else it will not be inwarded to the office.
8. If the firm / company changes (i) from proprietorship to partnership including Limited
Liability Partnership or vice versa and (ii) from a private to a public company, or from
a public to a private company, it will be treated as ‘change in constitution’ and
applicant will have to obtain a fresh license within the prescribed period.
9. In case of Change in Constitution/ Change in premises and for Retention of licence,
applicant has to update the basic details of existing licence if licence is not granted
through www.xlnindia.gov.in portal.
10. After grant or rejection of your application, you will receive an SMS about the same.
Take a print out of the approval/rejection from ‘Print License’ option for fresh license
and renewal and click ‘MISC approvals’ for other approvals within 3 days. You will
receive licenses/approvals with the valid e-signature and official seal.
11. These are only guidelines. The Provisions of Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 and
Rules 1945 will always prevail.
Types of Licences issued by the Department for sale of Drugs and documents required:-
A. Different types of licence required for the sale of drugs (the required number of
application form for a particular licence is mentioned in the bracket) are given
hereunder:-
(i) Licence on Form 20 is issued for the sale of Allopathic drugs by retail other than
those specified in Schedule C, C(1) and X. (Form-19)
(ii) Licence on Form 20-A is issued for the sale of restricted Allopathic drugs by retail
other than those specified in schedule C, C(1) and X. (Form-19A)
(iii)Licence on Form 20-B is issued for wholesale of Allopathic drugs other than those
specified in Sch C, C(1) and X. (Form-19)
(iv) Licence on form 20-C is issued for sale of Homoeopathic medicines by retail.
(Form-19B)
(v) Licence on Form 20-D is issued for sale of Homoeopathic Medicines by wholesale.
(Form -19B)
(vi) Licence on Form 21 is issued for retail sale of Allopathic drugs specified in Sch C &
C(1). (Form-19)
(vii) Licence on Form 21-B is issued for wholesale of Allopathic drugs specified in
Sch C & C(1). (Form-19)
(viii) Licence on form 21-A is issued for retail sale of restricted Allopathic drugs
specified in Schedule C (I). (Form-19A)
(ix) Licence on Form 20-F is issued for retail sale of drugs specified in Sch. 'X'.
(Form-19-C)
(x) Licence on Form 20-G is issued for wholesale of drugs Specified in Sch. 'X'.
(Form-19-C)
(B) Checklist of Documents required For Fresh Application for grant of Retail
Allopathic license on Form 20, 21 and 20F:
(i) System Generated Online fee deposit receipts.
(ii) System Generated Application Form No. 19/19C as applicable.
(iii) System Generated Self Declaration of Proprietor / Partners / Director as applicable.
(iv) Site plan and key plan of the premises.
(v) Proof of Constitution of the firm:
(a) Proprietorship : Declaration Form
(b) Partnership Firm : Partnership deed with principle place of business, List of
Partners with residential address in Format
(c) Limited Liability Partnership : LLP deed, Registration Certificate of ROC, List
of Partners with residential address in Format.
(d) Pvt. Ltd. / Ltd. : Memorandum and articles of association, Registration
Certificate of ROC, Copy of Board resolution, List of Directors as on date with
residential address.
(e) Trust : Trust deed, List of trustees with residential address, Copy of Resolution
/ authorization passed.
(f) Society : By Laws, Copy of Resolution passed, List of Governing Body
members with residential address.
(g) HUF : List of Members and Karta of HUF, HUF deed.
(vi) Photo ID proof of proprietor / partner / director of the firm.
(vii) Affidavit regarding non-conviction of Prop./Partner/Director as well as the firm
under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.
(viii) Affidavit regarding compliance of MPD 2021 as applicable.
(a) Small Shop
(b) Mixed use / Commercial use
(c) Allotted Commercial Plot in Industrial Area
(d) For Bhagirath Palace
(ix) Applicable charges receipt like Registration, Conversion charge etc. issued by MCD
with relevant documents in support of commercial use as per MPD 2021 viz;
document indicating the Name of notified commercial / mixed use road/street.
(x) Registered Pharmacist:
a) Aadhar Card
b) System Generated self declaration from the Regd. Pharmacist (Strike out
whichever is not applicable)
c) Proof of qualification i.e. final degree certificate / provisional certificate with
mark sheets.
d) Valid Registration of Delhi Pharmacy Council
e) Appointment Letter
f) Bio-data in prescribed Format.
(xi) Premises :
(a) If Owned: either Regd. Sale Deed / Regd. GPA / Conveyance Deed in the
name of owner or Un regd. Sale Deed / un regd. GPA supported with Electricity Bill
/ Water Bill / property tax receipt.
(b) If Rented: Rent Receipt and either Regd. Rent Agreement or Un registered
Rent Agreement along with ownership documents of landlord, as stated above.
* In case of village, Khasra Khatauni documents will be considered.
In Case of Change in Premises (CP), all the documents mentioned above are required
alongwith a request letter for shifting / change of premises.
(C) Checklist of Documents required For Fresh Application for grant of Wholesale
Allopathic license on Form 20B, 21B and 20G:
(i) System Generated Online fee deposit receipts.
(ii) System Generated Application Form No. 19/19C as applicable.
(iii) System Generated Self Declaration of Proprietor / Partners / Director as applicable.
(iv) Site plan and key plan of the premises.
(v) Proof of Constitution of the firm:
1. Proprietorship : Declaration Form
2. Partnership Firm : Partnership deed with principle place of business, List of
Partners with residential address in Format
3. Limited Liability Partnership : LLP deed, Registration Certificate of ROC, List
of Partners with residential address in Format.
4. Pvt. Ltd. / Ltd. : Memorandum and articles of association, Registration
Certificate of ROC, Copy of Board resolution, List of Directors as on date with
residential address.
5. Trust : Trust deed, List of trustees with residential address, Copy of Resolution
/ authorization passed.
6. Society : By Laws, Copy of Resolution passed, List of Governing Body
members with residential address.
7. HUF : List of Members and Karta of HUF, HUF deed.
(vi) Photo ID proof of proprietor / partner / director of the firm.
(vii) Affidavit regarding non-conviction of Prop./Partner/Director as well as the firm
under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.
(viii) Affidavit regarding compliance of MPD 2021 as applicable.
1. Commercial use
2. Allotted Commercial Plot in Industrial Area
3. For Bhagirath Palace
(ix) Applicable charges receipt like Registration, Conversion charge etc. issued by MCD
with relevant documents in support of commercial use as per MPD 2021 viz;
document indicating the Name of notified commercial / mixed use road/street.
(x) Competent Person :
1. Aadhar Card
2. System Generated self declaration from the Competent Person (Strike out
whichever is not applicable)
3. Proof of qualification (Registered Pharmacist, Matriculation or Graduation)
4. Appointment Letter
5. Bio-data in prescribed Format
6. Experience Certificate (Matriculation or its equivalent examination from a
recognised Board with four years experience in dealing with sale of drugs, or a
degree of a recognised University with one year experience in dealing with drugs
(xi) Premises :
1. If Owned: either Regd. Sale Deed / Regd. GPA / Conveyance Deed in the
name of owner or Un regd. Sale Deed / un regd. GPA supported with Electricity Bill
/ Water Bill / property tax receipt.
2. If Rented: Rent Receipt and either Regd. Rent Agreement or Un registered
Rent Agreement along with ownership documents of landlord, as stated above.
* In case of village, Khasra Khatauni documents will be considered.
In Case of Change in Premises (CP), all the documents mentioned above are required
alongwith a request letter for shifting / change of premises.
(D) Checklist of Documents required For Fresh Application for grant of Restricted
(General) Allopathic license on Form 20A and 21A :
(i) System Generated Online fee deposit receipts.
(ii) System Generated Application Form No. 19A.
(iii)System Generated Self Declaration of Proprietor / Partners / Director as applicable.
(iv) Site plan and key plan of the premises.
(v) Proof of Constitution of the firm:
a) Proprietorship : Declaration Form
b) Partnership Firm : Partnership deed with principle place of business, List of
Partners with residential address in Format
c) Limited Liability Partnership : LLP deed, Registration Certificate of ROC, List
of Partners with residential address in Format.
d) Pvt. Ltd. / Ltd. : Memorandum and articles of association, Registration
Certificate of ROC, Copy of Board resolution, List of Directors as on date with
residential address.
e) Trust : Trust deed, List of trustees with residential address, Copy of Resolution /
authorization passed.
f) Society : By Laws, Copy of Resolution passed, List of Governing Body members
with residential address.
g) HUF : List of Members and Karta of HUF, HUF deed.
(vi) Photo ID proof of proprietor / partner / director of the firm.
(vii) Affidavit regarding non-conviction of Prop./Partner/Director as well as the firm
under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.
(viii) Affidavit regarding compliance of MPD 2021 as applicable.
1. Small Shop
2. Mixed use / Commercial use
3. Allotted Commercial Plot in Industrial Area
4. For Bhagirath Palace
(ix) Applicable charges receipt like Registration, Conversion charge etc. issued by MCD
with relevant documents in support of commercial use as per MPD 2021 viz;
document indicating the Name of notified commercial / mixed use road/street.
(x) Premises :
1. If Owned: either Regd. Sale Deed / Regd. GPA / Conveyance Deed in the
name of owner or Un regd. Sale Deed / un regd. GPA supported with Electricity Bill
/ Water Bill / property tax receipt.
2. If Rented: Rent Receipt and either Regd. Rent Agreement or Un registered
Rent Agreement along with ownership documents of landlord, as stated above.
* In case of village, Khasra Khatauni documents will be considered.
In Case of Change in Premises (CP), all the documents mentioned above are required
alongwith a request letter for shifting / change of premises.
(E) Checklist of Documents required For Fresh Application for grant of Retail and
Wholesale Homoeopathic license on Form 20C and 20D:
(i) System Generated Online fee deposit receipts.
(ii) System Generated Application Form No. 19B.
(iii) System Generated Self Declaration of Proprietor / Partners / Director as applicable.
(iv) Site plan and key plan of the premises.
(v) Proof of Constitution of the firm:
1. Proprietorship : Declaration Form
2. Partnership Firm : Partnership deed with principle place of business, List of
Partners with residential address in Format
3. Limited Liability Partnership : LLP deed, Registration Certificate of ROC, List
of Partners with residential address in Format.
4. Pvt. Ltd. / Ltd. : Memorandum and articles of association, Registration
Certificate of ROC, Copy of Board resolution, List of Directors as on date with
residential address.
5. Trust : Trust deed, List of trustees with residential address, Copy of Resolution
/ authorization passed.
6. Society : By Laws, Copy of Resolution passed, List of Governing Body
members with residential address.
7. HUF : List of Members and Karta of HUF, HUF deed.
(vi) Photo ID proof of proprietor / partner / director of the firm.
(vii) Affidavit regarding non-conviction of Prop./Partner/Director as well as the firm
under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.
(viii) Affidavit regarding compliance of MPD 2021 as applicable.
1. Small Shop
2. Commercial use
3. Allotted Commercial Plot in Industrial Area
4. For Bhagirath Palace
(ix) Applicable charges receipt like Registration, Conversion charge etc. issued by MCD
with relevant documents in support of commercial use as per MPD 2021 viz;
document indicating the Name of notified commercial / mixed use road/street.
(x) Competent Person :
1. Aadhar Card
2. System Generated self declaration from the Competent Person (Strike out
whichever is not applicable)
3. Proof of qualification / Experience :
a) Degree in Homoeopathy from a recognized University
b) Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized University
c) Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University with one year experience of
dealing in homoeopathic medicines in the clinic of a Registered Homoeopathic
Medical Practitioner or with the holder of licence on Form 20C or Form 20D.
d) Diploma in Homoeopathic Pharmacy or
e) Diploma in Homoeopathy Medicine and Surgery.
4. Appointment Letter
5. Bio-data in prescribed Format
(xi) Premises :
1. If Owned: either Regd. Sale Deed / Regd. GPA / Conveyance Deed in the
name of owner or Un regd. Sale Deed / un regd. GPA supported with Electricity Bill
/ Water Bill / property tax receipt.
2. If Rented: Rent Receipt and either Regd. Rent Agreement or Un registered
Rent Agreement along with ownership documents of landlord, as stated above.
* In case of village, Khasra Khatauni documents will be considered
In Case of Change in Premises (CP), all the documents mentioned above are required
alongwith a request letter for shifting / change of premises.
(F) Checklist of Documents required For Fresh Application for grant of Retail
Allopathic license on Form 20, 21 and 20F due to change in Constitution (CC):
i. Change in Constitution (CC) : If the firm / company changes (i) from proprietorship
to partnership including Limited Liability Partnership or vice versa and (ii) from a
private to a public company, or from a public to a private company, it will be treated
as ‘change in constitution’
ii. System Generated Online fee deposit receipts.
iii. System Generated Application Form No. 19B.
iv. System Generated Self Declaration of Proprietor / Partners / Director as applicable.
v. Site plan and key plan of the premises.
vi. Proof of Constitution of the firm:
1. Proprietorship : Declaration Form
2. Partnership Firm : Partnership deed with principle place of business, List of
Partners with residential address in Format
3. Limited Liability Partnership : LLP deed, Registration Certificate of ROC, List
of Partners with residential address in Format.
4. Pvt. Ltd. / Ltd. : Memorandum and articles of association, Registration
Certificate of ROC, Copy of Board resolution, List of Directors as on date with
residential address.
vii. Photo ID proof of proprietor / partner / director of the firm.
viii. Affidavit regarding non-conviction of Prop./Partner/Director as well as the firm under
Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.
ix. Affidavit regarding compliance of MPD 2021 as applicable.
1. Small Shop
2. Commercial use
3. Allotted Commercial Plot in Industrial Area
4. For Bhagirath Palace
x. Applicable charges receipt like Registration, Conversion charge etc. issued by MCD
with relevant documents in support of commercial use as per MPD 2021 viz;
document indicating the Name of notified commercial / mixed use road/street.
xi. Competent Person :
1. Aadhar Card
2. System Generated self declaration from the Competent Person (Strike out
whichever is not applicable)
3. Proof of qualification / Experience :
a) Degree in Homoeopathy from a recognized University
b) Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized University
c) Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University with one year experience of
dealing in homoeopathic medicines in the clinic of a Registered Homoeopathic
Medical Practitioner or with the holder of licence on Form 20C or Form 20D.
d) Diploma in Homoeopathic Pharmacy or
e) Diploma in Homoeopathy Medicine and Surgery.
4. Appointment Letter
5. Bio-data in prescribed Format
(xii) Premises :
1. If Owned: either Regd. Sale Deed / Regd. GPA / Conveyance Deed in the
name of owner or Un regd. Sale Deed / un regd. GPA supported with Electricity Bill
/ Water Bill / property tax receipt.
2. If Rented: Rent Receipt and either Regd. Rent Agreement or Un registered
Rent Agreement along with ownership documents of landlord, as stated above.
* In case of village, Khasra Khatauni documents will be considered
(J) Documents required for Application for grant of additional Retail/Wholesale
license for Allopathic / Homoeopathic medicines in existing Licence:
1. Aadhar Card
2. System Generated self declaration from the Regd. Pharmacist (Strike out
whichever is not applicable)
3. Proof of qualification i.e. final degree certificate / provisional certificate with
mark sheets.
4. Valid Registration of Delhi Pharmacy Council
5. Appointment Letter
6. Bio-data in prescribed Format.
(M) Documents required for Change in Competent Person for Homoeopathic Licence:
(N) Documents required for Change in Competent Person for Allopathic Licence
1. Aadhar Card
2. System Generated self declaration from the Competent Person (Strike out
whichever is not applicable)
3. Proof of qualification (Registered Pharmacist, Matriculation or Graduation)
4. Appointment Letter
5. Bio-data in prescribed Format
6. Experience Certificate (Matriculation or its equivalent examination from a
recognised Board with four years experience in dealing with sale of drugs, or a
degree of a recognised University with one year experience in dealing with drugs
(i). The applicant has to provide an independent shop with the adequate area for grant of
retail/wholesale licences as per details given below:
a) For grant of a licence in Form 20 or Form 21 or both, the premises are of an area
of not less than 10 square metres.
b) For grant of a licence in form 20-B or form 21-B or both, the premises are of an
area of not less than 10 square metres and
c) For grant of licences
(i) In Form 20 or Form 21 or both, and
(ii) In Form 20-B or Form 21-B or both, the premises should be of an area of not
less than 15 square metres.
The clear height of the sales premises should be in accordance with the National Building
Code of India, 2005 as amended from Time to Time.
(ii) No drug licence is granted / retained in a premises situated on residential plot/land or flat
unless it meets with the requirements of MPD-2021.
(iii) For the sake of authenticity and to ensure confirmation of having submitted the same, all
the documents are required to be self-attested by the applicant/authorized person.
Affidavit
DEPONENT
VERIFICATION
DEPONENT
(To be Submitted on Rs. 10/- Non Judicial Stamp Paper duly attested by Notary Public.)
AFFIDAVIT
(Affidavit to be submitted if premises is located in commercial notified road)
(DEPONENT)
VERIFICATION:
Verified at Delhi on this ................................. day of .............................. that the contents of the
above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
(DEPONENT)
(To be Submitted on Rs. 10/- Non Judicial Stamp Paper duly attested by Notary Public.)
AFFIDAVIT
(Affidavit to be submitted if premises is located in Industrial area)
3. That the premises where licence has been applied qualify for commercial use and is compliant
under Master Plan for Delhi 2021(MPD-2021).
4. That if any misrepresentation is observed in this affidavit, or in any of the documents submitted by
me alongwith my application for the grant of Licences referred to above, Drugs Control Department
may cancel licences of my firm without any prior notice.
(DEPONENT)
VERIFICATION:
Verified at Delhi on this ................................. day of .............................. that the contents of the above
affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
(DEPONENT)
(To be Submitted on Rs. 10/- Non Judicial Stamp Paper duly attested by Notary Public.)
AFFIDAVIT
(Affidavit to be submitted if premises is located in Bhagirath Palace area)
(DEPONENT)
VERIFICATION:
Verified at Delhi on this ................................. day of .............................. that the contents of the above
affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
(DEPONENT)
(To be Submitted on Rs. 10/- Non Judicial Stamp Paper duly attested by Notary Public.)
Particulars of Registered Pharmacist /Competent Person to be
Approved on licence in form 20, 21, 20B, 21B, 20C, 20D
Name: ………………………………………………………………………
Father / Husband’s Name: …………………………………………………
Date of Birth and Age: …………………………………………………….
Residential Address: ………………………………………………………
Phone No: …………………………………………………………………
Educational Qualification:
Exam Passed Year of Passing Univ. / Board
S.No. Category Type Sale Application Licence Fees for Penalty after expiry Fees for
Form Form Grant/ but within six duplicate
Retention months copy of Org.
(GSR 1337 (E) dated Lic.
27.10.2017)
1 Drugs other than Whole Sale 19 20-B Rs.1500 Rs.1500+ 2 % of Rs.150
those specified in Licence Fee p.m.
Schedule C&C or part thereof
(1)&X Retail Sale 19 20 Rs.1500 Rs.1500+2 % of Rs.150
Licence Fee p.m.
or part thereof
Restricted 19-A 20-A Rs.500 Rs.500+2 % of Rs.150
(Gen. Store) Licence Fee p.m.
R-61 R-59 (2) or part thereof R- 59 (3)
(1)
2 Drugs specified in Whole Sale 19 21B Rs.1500 Rs.1500+ 2 % of Rs.150
Schedule C&C (1) Licence Fee p.m.
but excluding or part thereof
those specified in Retail Sale 19 21 Rs.1500 Rs.1500+2 % of Rs.150
Schedule ‘X’ Licence Fee p.m.
or part thereof
Restricted 19-A 21-A Rs.500 Rs.500+2 % of Rs.150
(Gen.Store) R- Licence Fee p.m.
R-59 (2) or part thereof R- 59 (3)
61 (1)
3 Drugs specified in Whole Sale 19-C 20-G Rs.500 Rs.500+2 % of Rs.150
Schedule ‘X’ Licence Fee p.m.
or part thereof
Retail Sale 19-C 20-F Rs.500 Rs.500+ 2 % of Rs.150
R- Licence Fee p.m.
R-59(2) or part thereof R- 59 (3)
61(1)
4 Homoeopathic Whole Sale 19-B 20-D Rs.250 Rs.250+Rs.50p.m. Rs. 50
Medicines or part thereof
Retail Sale 19-B 20-C Rs. 250 Rs.250+Rs.50p.m. Rs. 50
or part thereof
R-67-A(2)
R-67- R-67- R-67-A(2)
C A(2)
The fees for Change in Constitution, Change in Premises, Additional License, License Retention
are same as that of Fresh License. There is no fee for Change in Registered Pharmacist, Change
in Competent person, Change in Name, Addition /Reduction in Premises, Change in Specific
Condition and Surrender of License.