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Service Code: DCA-403 | Government Fees: ₹1,000 Purpose:This service allows applicants to apply for a new grant or renewal of a Restricted Licence for selling, stocking, or distributing specified allopathic drugs (excluding Schedule C, C1, and X drugs) through retail, where the services of a qualified pharmacist are not engaged, 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 Prerequisites: – Valid Aadhaar or ID proof for all applicants– 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– Memorandum of Association, Partnership Deed, or firm constitution documents– Blue Print of Premises Plan signed by Licensed Surveyor and Applicant– List of Drugs to be sold– NOC from other owners of premises (if applicable)– Purchase bills for Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, Generator (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-403 Licence to Grant or Renewal Restricted Licence (allopathic drugs) 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. Enter Constitution or Ownership Details– Select Proprietorship, Partnership, Pvt. Ltd., Public Ltd., LLP, Trust, HUF, or Others– Specify if you are an authorized person 7. Add Applicant Details– Enter Appellation, Name, Designation, Aadhaar or ID Proof– Click Add Applicant– Click Add Bio D Data to fill detailed personal, educational, and address history 8. Enter Firm and Address Details– Provide Firm Name, Type, State, District, Taluk, Zone, Door No., Pin Code 9. Enter Vendor Details– Provide Vendor Name– Specify if Itinerant Vendor (Yes or No)– Enter Vendor Address 10. Enter Dealer Details (if Itinerant Vendor is Yes)– Add Dealer Name and Registration Number– Multiple dealers can be added 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 is saved as draft in Saved Applications 14. Upload Mandatory Documents– System displays required document list– Download Declaration Form and Form 19-A– Upload documents in PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG format (max 200 KB each)– Ensure all 15+ documents are uploaded 15. Make Payment– Click Make Payment– Verify Government Fees: ₹1,000 + Service Charge: ₹2 = Total ₹1,002– Click Confirm Payment 16. Download Acknowledgement Receipt– Click Print Receipt– Save receipt with Application Number After Submission:– Application moves to Submitted Applications– Track under Check Status– Send physical documents to Office of the Assistant Director of Drugs Control, Trichy Zone– Reviewed by Assistant Director– Upon approval, digitally signed licence certificate is issued Downloading Licence Certificate:– Go to Check Status– Enter Application Number– Click Search– When status shows Application Approved– Click Download certificate– Certificate includes Form 20A and or Form 21A with QR code Important Notes: – Licence valid for 5 years– Display licence at premises– Inform authority within 3 months of firm changes– Purchase drugs only from licensed sources– Certificate can be verified online– Help Desk: eseva_helpdesk@tn.gov.in– Toll-Free: 1800-425-3333g> 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-403 Licence to Grant or Renewal Restricted Licence). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2017.