General 3 Application Form
Government Application for a New Printed Form (General Form 3)
The Application for a New Printed Form (General Form 3) is an official government document used when a department seeks approval to print a new standard form.
The application is submitted to the Chairman of the Printing Committee through the Secretary to the Ministry and the Government Printer.
Source – Department of Government Printing
📌 Purpose of the Form
📄 This application is used to:
- ✅ Request approval for a new printed government form.
- 🏛️ Standardize official forms across departments.
- 📋 Submit supporting details before printing.
- 📑 Obtain authorization from the Printing Committee.
👥 Who Should Use This Form?
This form is intended for:
- 🏢 Government Departments
- 🏛️ Ministries
- 📑 Public Institutions
- 👨💼 Heads of Departments requesting new printed forms
📋 Information Required
Applicants are asked to provide:
- 📝 Name of the form
- 📅 Date
- 🏢 Department details
- 👨💼 Head of Department’s authorization
The application also asks whether:
- 📄 A similar form already exists.
- 🔄 An existing form can be adapted.
- 🌐 The form is suitable for general adoption by other departments.
📂 Supporting Documents
Applicants may need to attach:
📎 Specimen copies of existing forms (if available)
📎 Opinions from other departments (when the form is intended for general use)
📎 Additional supporting documentation requested by the Printing Committee.
📈 Estimated Annual Requirement
The form requests the applicant to indicate:
📦 Estimated annual quantity required for printing.
❓ Reason for the Application
Applicants should clearly explain:
✔️ Why the new form is required
✔️ The circumstances creating the need
✔️ Why existing forms cannot meet the requirement
The document notes that incomplete explanations may delay approval.
📝 Recommendation Section
The application includes a section for:
✅ Recommendation
✅ Secretary to the Ministry
✅ Government Printer
before final approval.
⭐ Key Features
✔ Official Government Form
✔ Used for Printing Committee approval
✔ Includes departmental recommendations
✔ Records annual printing requirements
✔ Supports standardized government documentation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
📌 What is General Form 3?
It is an official application used to request approval for printing a new government standard form.
📌 Who submits the application?
The application is submitted by the relevant department through the Secretary to the Ministry to the Chairman of the Printing Committee.
📌 Why must existing forms be reviewed?
The application asks whether an existing form can be adapted before requesting a new one.
📌 What happens if the application lacks sufficient details?
The document notes that failure to explain the circumstances fully may delay approval.
