Insights into Company Bills & Payments

State approvals / Delhi / Labour

Registration and Grant of Factory License Under the Factories Act, 1948

Factory owners had to compulsorily register their premises with local authorities before the Factories Act, 1948 came into force. The local authorities gave a license to run their factories and carry out manufacturing activities. The Factories Act, 1948 (‘Act’) provides that certain factories that fulfil the conditions given in the Act must register and obtain a factory license under the Act to ensure the safety of the workers.

DepartmentLabour
TypeNew
StagePre-Establishment
Time limit15 Days
FeeNo fee
AppliedApply on NSWS
Apply on National Single Window System

Documents to submit

#DocumentConditionRequired
1 Owner ID and address proof — Required
2 Address proof of factory premises or location, such as rental agreement or electricity bill — Required
3 Pollution department consent letter — Required
4 NOC from the fire and water department — Required
5 Business PAN card copy — Required
6 Factory layout and building plan — Required
7 List of directors — Required
8 Board resolution or partnership deed — Required
9 Particulars of equipment and raw materials — Required
10 Particulars of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes — Required
11 Tax receipt If any If applicable

More from Labour