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What you'll achieve
By following this guide, you will successfully register your enterprise and submit an application for a chemical storage and safety license on the official Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) portal [https://peso.gov.in]. This license is mandatory for storing petroleum, compressed gases, or hazardous chemical substances in India. Portal registration is completely free (₹0), but application processing fees vary based on chemical class and storage capacity, and the approval timeline typically takes 30 to 90 days [https://peso.gov.in].
Before you start
Before beginning your application on the portal, ensure you have gathered the following documents and clearances in digital PDF format: Proof of business incorporation or registration [https://peso.gov.in]. Detailed site plan and layouts showing boundary fencing and distance specifications [https://peso.gov.in]. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local District Magistrate or competent authority [https://peso.gov.in]. Fire safety clearance certificate from the state fire services [https://peso.gov.in]. Pollution Control Board (PCB) consent to establish [https://peso.gov.in]. Technical specifications of the storage vessels and safety fittings [https://peso.gov.in]. * A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) configured for the authorized signatory [https://peso.gov.in].
Steps
Follow these step-by-step instructions on the system to submit your application:
- Open the portal: Go to the official homepage at [https://peso.gov.in].
- Create your account: Click on New Registration or Applicant Login on the homepage [https://peso.gov.in].
- Verify details: Register using your company email and mobile number, verify the OTP sent to your phone, and create your login credentials [https://peso.gov.in].
- Initiate new application: Log in with your verified credentials and click on New Application on the main dashboard [https://peso.gov.in].
- Select chemical category: Choose the appropriate category for your substances (e.g., Petroleum Class A/B/C, Compressed Gas, or Explosives) [https://peso.gov.in].
- Enter facility coordinates: Fill out the online form with your site details, physical coordinates, and the exact quantities of substances to be stored [https://peso.gov.in].
- Upload drawings and clearances: Upload your layout drawings, local authority NOC, incorporation certificate, and safety plan in PDF format [https://peso.gov.in].
- Submit and pay fees: Review the information, click submit, and pay the required fee using the integrated e-payment gateway [https://peso.gov.in].
- Coordinate safety audit: Track the status on the portal dashboard. If a physical inspection is scheduled, coordinate with the visiting PESO officer for the audit [https://peso.gov.in].
If something goes wrong
Layout Drawing Rejection: If your drawings are rejected due to safety distance violations, review the PESO distance specifications, revise your site plan coordinates, and re-upload the drawings on the portal [https://peso.gov.in]. NOC Validity Error: Ensure that the No Objection Certificate from the local District Magistrate is active. If it has expired, you must obtain and upload a fresh NOC from the local authority before the system can approve the application [https://peso.gov.in]. Deficiency Notice*: If a PESO officer flags any missing details, the portal status will update to 'Deficient'. Submit the corrected documents or explanations via the portal dashboard within the response window [https://peso.gov.in].
After you finish
Once your application and physical inspection are approved, the system will generate your PESO license online. Log in to [https://peso.gov.in] to download and print the license certificate. Keep the physical copy displayed at the storage facility as mandated by safety regulations.
Next step
To find out how chemical storage clearances align with wider national manufacturing incentives, check out our Make in India scheme page or run the Eligibility Wizard on NirmanKit.