{"id":19866,"date":"2026-01-08T17:28:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devikapuram.com\/?p=19866"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T07:46:01","slug":"apply-homeopathic-medicines-licence-tamil-nadu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/?p=19866","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Homeopathic Medicines Licence (DCA-402) in Tamil Nadu"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”100%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Service Code:<\/strong>\u00a0DCA-402 |\u00a0Government Fees:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b9250 |\u00a0Service Charge:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b92<\/p>\n

Purpose:<\/strong>
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n

Key Application Types:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Fresh Licence<\/strong>: For new applicants
\n\u2013\u00a0Renewal<\/strong>: For existing licence holders
\n\u2013\u00a0Change of Premises<\/strong>: For change in business address
\n\u2013\u00a0Change in Constitution<\/strong>: For changes in ownership or firm structure<\/p>\n

Business Licence Types:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Retail Licence (Form 19B)<\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0Wholesale Licence (Form 19B)<\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0Both Retail and Wholesale Licence (Form 19B)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prerequisites:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Valid Aadhaar or ID proof<\/strong>\u00a0for all applicants and competent persons
\n\u2013\u00a0Property documents<\/strong>\u00a0(EC, Property Tax Receipt, Sale Deed, or equivalent)
\n\u2013\u00a0Legal Tenancy Affidavit<\/strong>\u00a0attested by Notary Public (if rented)
\n\u2013\u00a0Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate<\/strong>\u00a0or Education Qualification Certificate of Pharmacist or Competent Person
\n\u2013\u00a0Memorandum of Association, Partnership Deed, or relevant firm constitution documents<\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0Blue Print of Premises Plan<\/strong>\u00a0signed by Licensed Surveyor and Applicant
\n\u2013\u00a0Photo<\/strong>\u00a0of applicant (max 50 KB)
\n\u2013\u00a0Residence Proof<\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0Purchase bills<\/strong>\u00a0for Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, Generator (if applicable)
\n\u2013\u00a0NOC from other owners<\/strong>\u00a0of premises (if applicable)<\/p>\n

Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Login to E-District Portal as Operator<\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0Visit:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/tnedistrict.tn.gov.in
\n\u2013 Select\u00a0Operator Login<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Enter\u00a0Username, Password, and Captcha<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Click\u00a0Login<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Navigate to Drugs Department<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Click on\u00a0Services<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Select\u00a0Department Wise \u2013 Drugs Department<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Select the Licence Service<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Click on\u00a0DCA-402 Licence to Grant or Renewal Homeopathic Medicines<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Select Licence Type<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Choose\u00a0Grant<\/strong>\u00a0(for new) or\u00a0Renewal<\/strong>\u00a0(for existing)
\n\u2013 If Renewal: Enter\u00a0Licence Number<\/strong>\u00a0to auto-fill details<\/p>\n

5. Select Application Type<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Choose\u00a0Fresh Licence, Change of Premises, or Change in Constitution<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Select Business Licence Type<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Choose\u00a0Retail, Wholesale, or Both<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. EnEnter Constitution or Ownership Details<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Select\u00a0Proprietorship, Partnership, Pvt. Ltd., Public Ltd., LLP, Trust, HUF, or Others<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Specify if you are an\u00a0authorized person<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Add Applicant Details<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Enter\u00a0Appellation, Name, Designation, Aadhaar or ID Proof<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Click\u00a0Add Applicant<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Click\u00a0Add Bio Data<\/strong>\u00a0to fill detailed personal, educational, and address history<\/p>\n

9. Enter Firm and Address Details<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Provide\u00a0Firm Name, Type, State, District, Taluk, Zone, Street, Door No., Pin Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Add Competent Person Details<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Enter\u00a0Name, Qualification, Registration Number, Aadhaar or ID Proof<\/strong>\u00a0of Pharmacist or Competent Person
\n\u2013 Click\u00a0Add<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Can add multiple competent persons<\/p>\n

11. Enter Storage Accommodation Details<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Specify if\u00a0special storage accommodation<\/strong>\u00a0exists
\n\u2013 Provide\u00a0particulars<\/strong><\/p>\n

12. Enter Contact Details<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Provide\u00a0Primary Mobile Number, Secondary Mobile, Email, Phone or Landline<\/strong><\/p>\n

13. Submit Application<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Click\u00a0Submit<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Application saves as\u00a0draft<\/strong>\u00a0in Saved Applications<\/p>\n

14. Upload Mandatory Documents<\/strong>
\n\u2013 System shows\u00a0list of required documents<\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0Download Declaration Form and Form 19-B<\/strong>\u00a0from portal links
\n\u2013 Upload each document in\u00a0PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG<\/strong>\u00a0format (max 200 KB for documents, 50 KB for photo)
\n\u2013 Ensure all\u00a013+ documents<\/strong>\u00a0are uploaded correctly<\/p>\n

15. Make Payment<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Click\u00a0Make Payment<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Verify\u00a0Government Fees: \u20b9250 + Service Charge: \u20b92 = Total: \u20b9252<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Click\u00a0Confirm Payment<\/strong><\/p>\n

16. Download Acknowledgement Receipt<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Click\u00a0Print Receipt<\/strong>\u00a0to download
\n\u2013\u00a0Save receipt<\/strong>\u00a0with Application Number<\/p>\n

After Submission:<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Application moves to\u00a0Submitted Applications<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Status can be checked under\u00a0Check Status<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Physical copies of documents must be sent to\u00a0Office of the Assistant Director of Drugs Control, Trichy Zone<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Application is reviewed by\u00a0Assistant Director<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Once approved,\u00a0digitally signed licence certificate (Form 20-C)<\/strong>\u00a0is generated<\/p>\n

Downloading Licence Certificate:<\/strong>
\n1. Go to\u00a0Check Status<\/strong>
\n2. Enter\u00a0Application Number<\/strong>
\n3. Click\u00a0Search<\/strong>
\n4. Once status shows\u00a0Application Approved<\/strong>
\n5. Click\u00a0Download certificate<\/strong>
\n6. Certificate includes\u00a0Form 20-C<\/strong>\u00a0with QR code for verification<\/p>\n

Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Licence is valid for 5 years<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., 06\/10\/2017 to 05\/10\/2022)
\n\u2013\u00a0Display licence prominently<\/strong>\u00a0at business premises
\n\u2013\u00a0Report any change in competent staff<\/strong>\u00a0to Licensing Authority within 1 month
\n\u2013\u00a0Inform Licensing Authority<\/strong>\u00a0within 3 months of any firm constitution change
\n\u2013\u00a0Sale limited to Homoeopathic medicines<\/strong>\u00a0from one earlier potency up to 30 ml at a time (for retail)
\n\u2013\u00a0Certificate can be verified online<\/strong>\u00a0via QR code or unique certificate number
\n\u2013 For issues, contact:
\n\u2013\u00a0Help Desk:<\/strong>\u00a0eseva_helpdesk@tn.gov.in
\n\u2013\u00a0Toll-Free:<\/strong>\u00a01800-425-3333<\/p>\n

Apply Online:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/tnedistrict.tn.gov.in
\nFor assistance:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit nearest eSevai or CSC Centre<\/p>\n

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.<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Service Code:\u00a0DCA-402 |\u00a0Government Fees:\u00a0\u20b9250 |\u00a0Service Charge:\u00a0\u20b92 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: \u2013\u00a0Fresh Licence: For new applicants \u2013\u00a0Renewal: For existing licence […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19867,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Service Code:<\/strong>\u00a0DCA-402 |\u00a0Government Fees:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b9250 |\u00a0Service Charge:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b92\n\nPurpose:<\/strong>\nThis 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.\n\nKey Application Types:<\/strong>\n\n\u2013\u00a0Fresh Licence<\/strong>: For new applicants\n\u2013\u00a0Renewal<\/strong>: For existing licence holders\n\u2013\u00a0Change of Premises<\/strong>: For change in business address\n\u2013\u00a0Change in Constitution<\/strong>: For changes in ownership or firm structure\n\nBusiness Licence Types:<\/strong>\n\n\u2013\u00a0Retail Licence (Form 19B)<\/strong>\n\u2013\u00a0Wholesale Licence (Form 19B)<\/strong>\n\u2013\u00a0Both Retail and Wholesale Licence (Form 19B)<\/strong>\n\nPrerequisites:<\/strong>\n\n\u2013\u00a0Valid Aadhaar or ID proof<\/strong>\u00a0for all applicants and competent persons\n\u2013\u00a0Property documents<\/strong>\u00a0(EC, Property Tax Receipt, Sale Deed, or equivalent)\n\u2013\u00a0Legal Tenancy Affidavit<\/strong>\u00a0attested by Notary Public (if rented)\n\u2013\u00a0Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate<\/strong>\u00a0or Education Qualification Certificate of Pharmacist or Competent Person\n\u2013\u00a0Memorandum of Association, Partnership Deed, or relevant firm constitution documents<\/strong>\n\u2013\u00a0Blue Print of Premises Plan<\/strong>\u00a0signed by Licensed Surveyor and Applicant\n\u2013\u00a0Photo<\/strong>\u00a0of applicant (max 50 KB)\n\u2013\u00a0Residence Proof<\/strong>\n\u2013\u00a0Purchase bills<\/strong>\u00a0for Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, Generator (if applicable)\n\u2013\u00a0NOC from other owners<\/strong>\u00a0of premises (if applicable)\n\nApplication Process:<\/strong>\n\n1. 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