Complete Lack Of Clarity In Govt Regulations Concerning Arms And Ammunition Industry: Delhi High Court
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Complete Lack Of Clarity In Govt Regulations Concerning Arms And Ammunition Industry: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has recently observed that there is a complete state of confusion and lack of clarity in the Government regulations in relation to the arms and ammunition industry. A division bench comprising of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Amit Bansal said there is a complete lack of clarity between different agencies like Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of. A division bench comprising of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Amit Bansal said there is a complete lack of clarity between different agencies like Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Home Affairs and the Delhi Police regarding the application of the regulatory regime concerning arms and ammunition. Observing that such state of confusion is detrimental to the interest of the entire arms industry, the bench said: “Admittedly, the Government of India is seeking to encourage and promote manufacture of arms in India through the 'Make in India' initiative, for which it is imperative that there is complete clarity with regard to the regulatory regime.” The bench directed the Union Government to complete in an expedient manner the exercise of enhancing efficiency and streamlining the processes for consolidating the licensing process for arms and ammunition.

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