Police + Home Department – Services Obligation + Timelines

In a Landmark Move, the Government of Karnataka has brought the Police and Home Department’s essential services like Filing a Police Complaint, FIR Copy, Passport Verification, etc under the ambit of Sakala / Karnataka Guarantee of Services to Citizens Act, 2011. Here are the various services offered by Karnataka Police / Home Department and the Timelines for the same,

  • Issue of copy of FIR to the complainant – Immediate
  • Receipt of petitions – 30 Minutes
  • Missing Report of documents, Mobile phone, Credit Cards etc – 1 Day
  • License for Amplified Sound System – 3 Days
  • Permission for peaceful assembly and procession – 7 to 15 Days
  • NOC for Extension of Visa – 7 Days
  • NOC for petrol pump, gas agency, hotel, bar etc 7 Days
  • NOC for Crackers License – 7 Days
  • License for Amusement – 15 Days
  • Disposal of Petition – 15 Days
  • Passport Verification – 20 Days
  • Service Verification Local jurisdiction Outside jurisdiction – 20 to 45 Days
  • Arms License Verification District – 30 Days

You can Download the Exclusive Police / Home Department Karnataka Citizens Services Manual [PDF]. This Manual shows the Official Duties and the Timelines for discharging the duties by the said officers.