Service Code: DCA-402 | Government Fees: ₹250 | Service Charge: ₹2 Purpose:This service allows applicants to apply for a new grant or renewal of a Homeopathic Medicines Licence for retail, wholesale, or both, for selling, stocking, or distributing Homeopathic medicines as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules. Key Application Types: – Fresh Licence: For new applicants– Renewal: For existing licence holders– Change of Premises: For change in business address– Change in Constitution: For changes in ownership or firm structure Business Licence Types: – Retail Licence (Form 19B)– Wholesale Licence (Form 19B)– Both Retail and Wholesale Licence (Form 19B) Prerequisites: – Valid Aadhaar or ID proof for all applicants and competent persons– Property documents (EC, Property Tax Receipt, Sale Deed, or equivalent)– Legal Tenancy Affidavit attested by Notary Public (if rented)– Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate or Education Qualification Certificate of Pharmacist or Competent Person– Memorandum of Association, Partnership Deed, or relevant firm constitution documents– Blue Print of Premises Plan signed by Licensed Surveyor and Applicant– Photo of applicant (max 50 KB)– Residence Proof– Purchase bills for Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, Generator (if applicable)– NOC from other owners of premises (if applicable) Application Process: 1. Login to E-District Portal as Operator– Visit: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in– Select Operator Login– Enter Username, Password, and Captcha– Click Login 2. Navigate to Drugs Department– Click on Services– Select Department Wise – Drugs Department 3. Select the Licence Service– Click on DCA-402 Licence to Grant or Renewal Homeopathic Medicines 4. Select Licence Type– Choose Grant (for new) or Renewal (for existing)– If Renewal: Enter Licence Number to auto-fill details 5. Select Application Type– Choose Fresh Licence, Change of Premises, or Change in Constitution 6. Select Business Licence Type– Choose Retail, Wholesale, or Both 7. EnEnter Constitution or Ownership Details– Select Proprietorship, Partnership, Pvt. Ltd., Public Ltd., LLP, Trust, HUF, or Others– Specify if you are an authorized person 8. Add Applicant Details– Enter Appellation, Name, Designation, Aadhaar or ID Proof– Click Add Applicant– Click Add Bio Data to fill detailed personal, educational, and address history 9. Enter Firm and Address Details– Provide Firm Name, Type, State, District, Taluk, Zone, Street, Door No., Pin Code 10. Add Competent Person Details– Enter Name, Qualification, Registration Number, Aadhaar or ID Proof of Pharmacist or Competent Person– Click Add– Can add multiple competent persons 11. Enter Storage Accommodation Details– Specify if special storage accommodation exists– Provide particulars 12. Enter Contact Details– Provide Primary Mobile Number, Secondary Mobile, Email, Phone or Landline 13. Submit Application– Click Submit– Application saves as draft in Saved Applications 14. Upload Mandatory Documents– System shows list of required documents– Download Declaration Form and Form 19-B from portal links– Upload each document in PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG format (max 200 KB for documents, 50 KB for photo)– Ensure all 13+ documents are uploaded correctly 15. Make Payment– Click Make Payment– Verify Government Fees: ₹250 + Service Charge: ₹2 = Total: ₹252– Click Confirm Payment 16. Download Acknowledgement Receipt– Click Print Receipt to download– Save receipt with Application Number After Submission:– Application moves to Submitted Applications– Status can be checked under Check Status– Physical copies of documents must be sent to Office of the Assistant Director of Drugs Control, Trichy Zone– Application is reviewed by Assistant Director– Once approved, digitally signed licence certificate (Form 20-C) is generated Downloading Licence Certificate:1. Go to Check Status2. Enter Application Number3. Click Search4. Once status shows Application Approved5. Click Download certificate6. Certificate includes Form 20-C with QR code for verification Important Notes: – Licence is valid for 5 years (e.g., 06/10/2017 to 05/10/2022)– Display licence prominently at business premises– Report any change in competent staff to Licensing Authority within 1 month– Inform Licensing Authority within 3 months of any firm constitution change– Sale limited to Homoeopathic medicines from one earlier potency up to 30 ml at a time (for retail)– Certificate can be verified online via QR code or unique certificate number– For issues, contact:– Help Desk: eseva_helpdesk@tn.gov.in– Toll-Free: 1800-425-3333 Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.inFor assistance: Visit nearest eSevai or CSC Centre This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District Application Training Manual (DCA-402 Licence to Grant or Renewal Homeopathic Medicines). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2017.
