🪁 Basant 2027: 12–14 March • Lahore District
Independent guide • Official updates: basant.punjab.gov.pk ↗
🪁 Basant 2027: 12–14 March • Lahore District
Independent guide • Official updates: basant.punjab.gov.pk ↗
Answers from official notices
Clear answers to the most common questions about Basant 2027 registration, fees, approved materials and compliance.
In short: every kite business must register on eBiz Punjab, fees are Rs. 1,000 (Rs. 5,000 for associations), registration lasts one year, decisions come within 10 days, and only Schedule-I kites and QR-coded cotton dor are allowed. Questions below are based on the official FAQs published by the Government of Punjab.
Anyone who wants to manufacture, trade, store, transport or sell permissible kite flying material, or form a kite flying association, must be registered.
Yes. Without registration, manufacturing, trading, selling or organising kite flying activities is not allowed.
Registration is an online application to the Deputy Commissioner of the relevant district, made through the eBiz Punjab portal linked from basant.punjab.gov.pk. See our registration guide.
After submission, the application is verified and decided within 10 days.
Registration is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
Yes — as a manufacturer, trader, seller or several categories — but separate applications and fees are required for each.
A registered person or business that produces or prepares permissible kite flying material for sale to traders or sellers.
CNIC copy, proof of ownership or possession of the business place, a passport-size photograph, the fee receipt and any other document required.
Only permissible material defined in the rules: approved kite sizes, cotton dor, approved maanjha and pinna.
No. Sharp maanjha, charkhi and non-permissible dor or kites are strictly banned.
A registered person or business that purchases, stores, transports or supplies permissible material to sellers or other traders.
Yes, but only permissible material and only at the registered business location.
Yes. The certificate must be clearly displayed at the business premises.
Yes, with a Transportation Permit from the Deputy Commissioner. See our transport guidelines.
A registered person or shop that sells permissible kite flying material directly to consumers.
No. Sellers can only sell approved kites and dor that meet the specifications given in the rules.
It is a violation of law and may lead to cancellation of registration and legal action.
A registered group that helps promote safe and permissible kite flying.
The President or General Secretary of the association can apply online.
At least 10 members, including the President and the General Secretary.
Name and address of the association, a landline number, CNIC and contact details of the President and General Secretary, CNIC copies and mobile numbers of all members, and the fee receipt.
Promoting safe kite flying, helping authorities identify illegal kite material, creating public awareness and coordinating with the district administration during events.
Manufacturer Rs. 1,000 • Trader Rs. 1,000 • Seller Rs. 1,000 • Kite Flying Association Rs. 5,000.
No. All registration and renewal fees are non-refundable.
It is illegal and may result in penalties, seizure of material and legal action.
They protect public safety, prevent injuries and allow the safe revival of Lahore’s kite flying tradition.
For further guidance, applicants are advised to contact the office of the Deputy Commissioner of their district or visit the official FAQs page.
Always verify officially
This website is an independent information guide. Registration, notifications, dates and rules are issued and updated only on the official Basant portal of the Government of Punjab. Please confirm everything there before you buy, sell, manufacture or fly kites.
