FAQ

Q1. How can a new user apply for timber?

A. First, user has to fill the registration form and approach to department for approval of new registration and then by using user credentials login into eSMART Application and then apply for new application/indent. Read user manual for detail steps User Manual

Q2. What are the documents required for new timber application/indent?

A. It depends on Type of Indenters/Applicant and Purpose of Timber Purchase.
 - For General Public - Islander :
  1. Islander Card
  2. Ration Card
  3. PAN Card
  4. Land Record (if timber puchase for House Construction/Repair)

 - For General Public - Govt. servant with mainland transfer liability :
  1. ID Proof
  2. Address Proof
  3. PAN Card
  4. Land Record (if timber puchase for House Construction or House Repair)

 - For Private :
  1. ID Proof (of Owner/Proprietor)
  2. Address Proof (of Owner/Proprietor)
  3. PAN Card
  4. GST Registration Document (if availabile)

 - For SSI Unit :
  1. ID Proof (of Owner/Proprietor)
  2. Address Proof (of Owner/Proprietor)
  3. PAN Card
  4. SSI Registration Document
  5. GST Registration Document (if availabile)

 - For Govt. Awarded Contractors :
  1. ID Proof (of Owner/Proprietor)
  2. Address Proof (of Owner/Proprietor)
  3. PAN Card
  4. Letter from Govt. Department of Awarded Work
  5. GST Registration Document (if availabile)

 - For Fisherman :
  1. ID Proof
  2. Address Proof
  3. PAN Card
  4. Valid Fishing License (issued by Fisheries Dept.)

Q3. In how many days an applicant get timber?

A. It completely depends on availability of timber. Usually, the timbers of Cat -I(A) & II(A) has very limited supply becase of which user has to wait for 6-8 months approximately or it could also be more than 8 months. As for other timber catgories like - I(B), II(B), III, IV are usually available and user can get that in 1-7 days approximately.