What is PESO and what does it regulate?

PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation) is a regulatory body under DPIIT, Gol, headquartered at Nagpur, established under the Petroleum Act 1934 and Explosives Act 1884. PESO regulates the storage, transport, manufacture, import, and use of petroleum products, explosives, compressed gases in cylinders, and pressure vessels.

Do I need PESO licence for a petrol pump?

Yes - every retail outlet (petrol pump) selling motor spirit (MS) / high-speed diesel (HSD) requires a Petroleum Storage Licence in Form XII under Petroleum Rules 2002 Rule 41 from PESO. Application via PESO Online System - annual fee slab based on tank capacity.

What is the difference between PESO and Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)?

PESO is a safety regulator - licences storage / handling of petroleum and explosives under the Petroleum Act 1934 + Explosives Act 1884. PNGRB is the economic regulator - downstream petroleum / natural gas pipeline / city gas distribution authorisation under the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act 2006. Both may apply to a petroleum entity.

Is PESO licence mandatory for LPG cylinder filling?

Yes - every LPG bottling plant / cylinder filling station requires a Gas Cylinder Filling Licence in Form A under Gas Cylinders Rules 2016 Rule 17. BIS-certified cylinders + PESO-licensed filler are mandatory.

What are the safety distances for petroleum storage?

Schedule II of Petroleum Rules 2002 prescribes minimum safety distances from the tank to surrounding buildings, roads, boundaries - varies by tank capacity and petroleum class (A / B / C). A PESO-registered consulting engineer certifies compliance at the time of inspection.

Can I manufacture fireworks without PESO licence?

No - manufacture of fireworks (Class 7 explosive) requires Form 5 licence under Explosives Rules 2008 Rule 8. Sivakasi cluster (Tamil Nadu) has over 1,000 licensed fireworks factories - all PESO-licensed; unlicensed manufacture is a cognizable offence under Section 7 of the Explosives Act 1884.

How long is a PESO licence valid?

Varies by licence type - petroleum storage Form XII - typically 3 years (renewable); explosives manufacture Form 5 - 1 year (renewable); gas cylinder filling Form A - 3 years (renewable). Renewal application must be filed before expiry; late renewal attracts additional fee.

What happens if I store petroleum without PESO licence?

Section 9 of the Petroleum Act 1934 - imprisonment up to 3 months + fine up to ₹1,000 (statutory low). Practically - PESO will confiscate the petroleum under Rule 174 of Petroleum Rules 2002 + seal the premises; prosecution under Section 4 of Petroleum Act (prohibition of storage without licence). Repeated offence leads to criminal prosecution under IPC Sections 285 / 286 (negligent conduct with respect to fire / combustible matter / explosive substance).

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Peso Certification in Bangalore

Get professional PESO Certification services with I-Pro Solutions. Transparent fees, fast turnaround, expert guidance.

Statutory basis: Applicable Central and State regulatory frameworks in India.

Turnaround

7-14 Working Days

₹

Starts from

₹1,999

Money-back accuracy

Guaranteed

Total starting from

₹1,999

Professional + estimated government fee

Professional fee₹1,499 starts with

Government fee (est.)₹500 (Bangalore)

Turnaround7-14 Working Days

Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.

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Total starting from

₹1,999

7-14 Working Days

Prof: ₹1,499•Govt: ₹500• Guaranteed

Dedicated specialist

CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

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About this service

Peso Certification in Bangalore provides statutory compliance and legal protection under the governing regulatory frameworks in India. Our specialist CA/CS team handles document drafting, eligibility verification, and direct authority filings from initiation to final certification.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Valid identity & address proof of applicant
Active PAN & registered business premises
Authorized representative authorization

Maximum

Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
No pending statutory disqualifications
Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions

Statutory floor

Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Documentation Review & Drafting

Our legal experts review applicant credentials, draft statutory forms, and prepare required declarations.

Official Portal Filing

Direct electronic submission on the competent regulatory portal with statutory receipt generation.

Application Tracking & Liaison

End-to-end monitoring of department scrutiny, status updates, and milestone alerts.

Specialist CA/CS Scrutiny

Every application is thoroughly audited by qualified corporate compliance professionals before filing.

Clarification & Query Handling

Prompt preparation and submission of replies to department queries or clarification requests.

Final Registration & Certificate Delivery

Official digital certificate issuance with post-approval compliance guidance.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
Peso Certification in Bangalore Statutory Fee	₹500	Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee	₹500	(for default assumptions stated below)

Fee Component

Peso Certification in Bangalore Statutory Fee

Amount (₹)

₹500

Basis / Authority

Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority

Total Government Fee

₹500

(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Bangalore, Karnataka. Professional fee separate.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

1
Application form (Form XII / Form 5 / Form A as applicable) - filed online on PESO Online System;
Application form (Form XII / Form 5 / Form A as applicable) - filed online on PESO Online System;
2
Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Proprietor's Aadhaar;
Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Proprietor's Aadhaar;
3
PAN + GSTIN;
PAN + GSTIN;
4
Site plan of the premises - land ownership / lease deed;
Site plan of the premises - land ownership / lease deed;
5
Layout plan of storage facility - tank farm / cylinder shed / explosive magazine - with distances fr
Layout plan of storage facility - tank farm / cylinder shed / explosive magazine - with distances from surrounding buildings / roads (per Schedule II of Petroleum Rules / Explosives Rules - safety distances);
6
Building plan - civil drawings - certified by structural engineer;
Building plan - civil drawings - certified by structural engineer;
7
NOC from local Fire Authority (State Fire Service) - under Fire Services Act (state-specific);
NOC from local Fire Authority (State Fire Service) - under Fire Services Act (state-specific);
8
NOC from local Municipal Corporation / District Magistrate;
NOC from local Municipal Corporation / District Magistrate;
9
Environmental clearance from State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) / MoEFCC (if storage above thresho
Environmental clearance from State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) / MoEFCC (if storage above threshold - EIA Notification 2006);
10
For petroleum storage - underground / surface tank drawings with thickness calculations (IS 7998 / I
For petroleum storage - underground / surface tank drawings with thickness calculations (IS 7998 / IS 8030);
11
For gas cylinder filling - cylinder test certificates (BIS IS 7142);
For gas cylinder filling - cylinder test certificates (BIS IS 7142);
12
For explosives manufacture - technical dossier - explosive composition, sensitivity, stability, manu
For explosives manufacture - technical dossier - explosive composition, sensitivity, stability, manufacture process;
13
Safety distance certificate by competent person;
Safety distance certificate by competent person;
14
Insurance certificate - public liability insurance (per Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 for haza
Insurance certificate - public liability insurance (per Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 for hazardous substances);
15
Authorised signatory + board resolution;
Authorised signatory + board resolution;
16
Fee - Demand Draft in favour of "Chief Controller of Explosives, PESO, Nagpur" (or online via PESO O
Fee - Demand Draft in favour of "Chief Controller of Explosives, PESO, Nagpur" (or online via PESO Online System).

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

1
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: Identify the licence type
2
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: Engage a PESO-registered consulting engineer / safety consultant
3
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: Identify site
4
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: Obtain NOCs in parallel
5
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: Construct storage facility / plant per Petroleum Rules 2002 / Explosives Rule...
6
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: Install storage tanks / cylinders / pressure vessels
7
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: File online application on PESO Online System
8
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: Pay prescribed fee (slab-based
9
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: PESO inspection
10
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: On satisfactory inspection

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Timely Statutory Renewal Penalty: Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.	`Periodic`	Mandatory periodic renewal per regulator guidelines.

Filing

Timely Statutory Renewal

Penalty: Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Form

Periodic

Deadline

Mandatory periodic renewal per regulator guidelines.

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Timely Statutory Renewal	Periodic	Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Non-compliance

Timely Statutory Renewal

Provision

Periodic

Penalty

Non-renewal leads to cancellation or statutory fines.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

1
Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofs
Why: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.
Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
2
Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leases
Why: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.
Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
3
Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity code
Why: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.
Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.

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