Licence to Sell Drugs by Wholesale from Motor Vehicle

Deepti Mudgal

Deepti Mudgal

Published on: Mar 16, 2026

Shatakshi Sharma

Updated on: Mar 16, 2026

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INTRODUCTION

Obtaining a licence to Sell Drugs by Wholesale or to Distribute the Same from A Motor Vehicle is mandatory in India but not required in a case where a public carrier or a hired vehicle is used for transportation or distribution of drugs, multi-step process governed by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940, and overseen by the CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) to ensure drug, safety and compliance.

Applicable Provisions

Rules: 62C, 62D of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Incorporation certificate, MOA or AOA, Partnership deed as applicable
Proof of the ownership
Cover letter with name and designation of the applicant
Challan of fees deposited for the license
Declaration form in a given format
Key plan and site plan of the premises (Blueprint)
The documents of possession of the premises
Affidavit regarding non-conviction under the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940, signed by proprietors, partners, directors as the case may be
Appointment letter on being appointed as a full-time registered pharmacist

PROCEDURE

Person intending to obtain a licence to sell drugs by wholesale or to distribute drugs from a motor vehicle shall make an application in Form 19-AA to the Licensing Authority. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees five hundred (Rs. 500).

RENEWAL

Individual or Entity that already holds a valid wholesale drug license in Form 20BB and/or Form 21BB shall make an application in Form 19 AA to Licensing authority and such application shall be accompanied by fees of rupees five hundred (Rs. 500) for renewal of license to sell by wholesale or to distribute drugs from motor vehicle.

EXEMPTION

A licence shall not be required where a public carrier or a hired vehicle is used only for the transportation of drugs, and not for selling or distributing drugs from the vehicle.

VALIDITY

licence shall remain valid perpetually, subject to payment of a licence retention fee, which shall be equivalent to the fee required for grant of the licence. Such a retention fee must be paid before the expiry of every five years from the date of issue, unless the licence is suspended or cancelled by the Licensing Authority.

Procedure for Licence to Sell Drugs by Wholesale or to Distribute the Drugs from A Motor Vehicle								
INTRODUCTION
Obtaining a licence to Sell Drugs by Wholesale or to Distribute the Same from A Motor Vehicle is mandatory in India but not required in a case where a public carrier or a hired vehicle is used for transportation or distribution of drugs, multi-step process governed by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940, and overseen by the CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) to ensure drug, safety and compliance.
Applicable Provisions
Rules: 62C, 62D of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Incorporation certificate, MOA or AOA, Partnership deed as applicable
    Proof of the ownership
    Cover letter with name and designation of the applicant
    Challan of fees deposited for the license
    Declaration form in a given format
    Key plan and site plan of the premises (Blueprint)
    The documents of possession of the premises
    Affidavit regarding non-conviction under the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940, signed by proprietors, partners, directors as the case may be
    Appointment letter on being appointed as a full-time registered pharmacist

PROCEDURE
Person intending to obtain a licence to sell drugs by wholesale or to distribute drugs from a motor vehicle shall make an application in Form 19-AA to the Licensing Authority. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees five hundred (Rs. 500).
RENEWAL
Individual or Entity that already holds a valid wholesale drug license in Form 20BB and/or Form 21BB shall make an application in Form 19 AA to Licensing authority and such application shall be accompanied by fees of rupees five hundred (Rs. 500) for renewal of license to sell by wholesale or to distribute drugs from motor vehicle.
EXEMPTION
A licence shall not be required where a public carrier or a hired vehicle is used only for the transportation of drugs, and not for selling or distributing drugs from the vehicle.
VALIDITY
licence shall remain valid perpetually, subject to payment of a licence retention fee, which shall be equivalent to the fee required for grant of the licence. Such a retention fee must be paid before the expiry of every five years from the date of issue, unless the licence is suspended or cancelled by the Licensing Authority.

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Procedure for Licence to Sell Drugs by Wholesale or to Distribute the Drugs from A Motor Vehicle