How to Apply for or Renew an Allopathic Drug Licence Online Easily!!
Service Code: DCA-401 | Department: Drugs Department Purpose:The Licence to Grant or Renewal Allopathic Drugs service enables businesses to apply for a new licence or renew an existing one for selling allopathic drugs through the e-District portal. This service is designed for:– New pharmacy/drug store owners seeking a first-time licence– Existing licence holders needing to renew their authorization– Businesses requiring changes in premises or constitution– Retailers, wholesalers, or businesses dealing in allopathic drugs Required Information:Mandatory for Renewal:– Existing Licence Number (for renewal applications) Special Requirements:– For Renewal: System auto-populates details in non-editable mode upon entering licence number– For Change Requests: Details become semi-editable for Change of Premises or Change in Constitution– Pharmacist Details: Requires qualified Registered Pharmacist/Competent Person information– Schedule N: Must specify if you want to operate Schedule N drugs Step-by-Step Application/Renewal Process: 1. Visit the Portal: Login to e-Sevai Tamil Nadu portal as Operator 2. Navigate to Service: Click Services → Drugs Department → DCA-401 Licence to Grant or Renewal Allopathic Drugs 3. Select Application Type:– Licence Type: Choose Grant (for new) or Renewal– For Renewal: Enter your existing Licence Number → details auto-populate automatically– Apply for: Select Fresh Licence, Change of Premises, or Change in Constitution 4. Enter Business Details:– Business License Type: Select Retail (Form 19), Wholesale (Form 19), or Both– Constitution/Ownership Type: Choose from Proprietorship, Partnership, Pvt. Ltd., etc.– Schedule N Operation: Specify Yes/No 5. Provide Applicant Details:– Enter required applicant information– Click Add Applicant to add multiple applicants– Use Add Bio Data for complete applicant biography 6. Enter Firm and Address Details:– Name of the Firm– Complete address details (State, District, Taluk, Street, Door No., Pin Code)– Type of Firm (Rented/Owned) 7. Provide Pharmacist Details:– Enter Registered Pharmacist/Competent Person details– Add Name, Qualification, Registration Number– Click Add to include multiple pharmacists 8. Provide Storage Details:– Specify if you have special storage accommodation– Provide warehouse particulars if applicable 9. Enter Contact Details:– Phone/Landline Number– Primary and Secondary Mobile Numbers– Email ID 10. Submit Application: Click Submit to generate application number 11. Upload Required Documents:– Form 19 (Retail/Wholesale for appropriate schedules)– Declaration Form– Rental Agreement– Property Proof (EC, Tax Receipt, Sale Deed)– Residence Proof– Authorization Letter or Board Resolution– Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate– Notarized Affidavits for Pharmacist and Tenancy– Photograph– Purchase Bills for refrigerator/AC/generator– Blue Print of premises signed by licensed surveyor– Supported formats: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG– File size limits: Documents 200KB, Photos 50KB 12. Make Payment:– Government Fees: ₹6000– Service Charge: ₹2– Total: ₹6002– Click Confirm Payment 13. Download Acknowledgement: Click Print Receipt for acknowledgement Document Requirements:Key Mandatory Documents:– Form 19 (appropriate version for your licence type)– Declaration Form– Property Proof Documents– Pharmacist Registration Certificate– Notarized Affidavits– Blue Print of Premises Important: All attached documents must be sent physically to:Office of the Assistant Director of Drugs controlTrichy Zone No.19, A.V. Arcade, 9th Cross East, Thillai NagarTrichy-620 018(Mention your acknowledgment number on left top of the cover) Payment Details:– Government Fees: ₹6000 licence fee– Service Charge: ₹2 processing fee– Total Payment: ₹6002 After Submission:– Application Tracking: Check status under Submitted Applications– Draft Applications: Saved applications appear under Saved Application section– Certificate Generation: Licence issued upon approval– Digital Certificate: Downloadable from operator desk Downloading Licence Certificate:1. Check Status: Go to Check Status section2. Enter Application Number: TN-XXXXXXXXXXXX3. Click Search: View application details4. Download Certificate: Click Download certificate link when status shows “Application Approved” Important Notes:– Renewal Convenience: Existing details auto-populate when entering licence number– Change Requests: System allows semi-editable mode for premises/constitution changes– Physical Submission: Must send hard copies of all uploaded documents to ADO office– Document Templates: Download Declaration Form and Form 19 from portal links– Validity Period: Licence valid for 5 years– Verification: Certificate can be verified online using unique certificate number or QR code– Qualified Staff: Must report changes in qualified staff within one month– Business Changes: Licence valid for 3 months after constitution change unless fresh licence obtained– Purchase Requirements: Drugs must be purchased from duly licensed dealers/manufacturers Certificate Types Issued:– Form 20: Retail licence for drugs other than Schedules C, C(1) and X– Form 20B: Wholesale licence for drugs other than Schedules C, C(1) and X– Form 21: Retail licence for drugs in Schedules C and C(1) (excluding X)– Form 21B: Wholesale licence for drugs in Schedules C and C(1) (excluding X) Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.inAssistance: Visit your nearest e-Sevai / CSC Centre This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District User Manual (DCA-401). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2017.









