Under Rule 67E of the Drugs Rules, 1945, what is the period of validity of an original or renewed…

Under Rule 67E of the Drugs Rules, 1945 (Part VI-A), an original licence or a renewed licence for the sale of Homoeopathic medicines (in Form 20C or Form 20D), unless sooner suspended or cancelled, is valid for a period of five years on and from the date on which it is granted or renewed. Provided that if an application for renewal of a licence in force is made before its expiry or within six months of its expiry (after payment of additional fee), the licence continues to be in force until orders are passed on the application.