Who Needs a Factory Licence in Rajasthan?

You must obtain a Factory Licence if your establishment meets the definition of a “factory”:

·         10 or more workers employed with the aid of power.

·         20 or more workers employed without power.

·         Any premises notified by the State Government.

·         Objectives of Factory Licence

·         Protect the health, safety, and welfare of workers.

·         Prevent industrial accidents and occupational hazards.

·         Ensure proper ventilation, lighting, sanitation, and welfare facilities.

·         Regulate working hours, overtime, and leave policies.

·         Monitor hazardous processes and dangerous machinery.

·         Promote responsible industrial growth while safeguarding labour rights.

Documents Required for Factory Licence in Rajasthan

The comprehensive list of documents required is broken down into the following operational categories:

1. Mandatory Pre-requisites & Identifiers

Before you can even trigger the application on the RajFAB portal, you need these system-generated numbers:

• Business Registration Number (BRN): Obtained from the Rajasthan Business Register portal.
• Labour Identification Number (LIN): Generated from the Shram Suvidha portal.
• Form No. 2: The primary application form generated on the portal, signed by both the Occupier and the Factory Manager.

2. Legal Entity & Occupier Proofs

• Constitution of Business:
• For Companies: Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), and Certificate of Incorporation.
• For Partnerships: Registered Partnership Deed.
• List of Management: An updated list of all active Directors or Partners with their current residential addresses.
• Change in Management (If applicable): Relevant corporate filings indicating changes in directors (such as DIR-12 or old Form 32).
• Board Resolution: A formal, signed resolution appointing one specific director or partner as the "Occupier" under Section 2(n) of the Factories Act.
• Identity & Address Proofs: Self-attested PAN card, Aadhaar card, and passport-size photographs of both the Occupier and the Factory Manager.

3. Land, Premises, & Power Records

• Property Ownership/Occupancy Proof: Registered Sale Deed, Lease Deed, or Rent Agreement matching the industrial premises.
• Land Use Conversion Document: Non-Agricultural (NA) or industrial land conversion order from the revenue authority if the unit is located outside a designated RIICO industrial area.
• Power Connectivity Proof: A copy of the formal electricity load sanction letter and the first/latest electricity bill to confirm the physical horse-power (HP) consumption.

4. Technical Layout & Process Details

• Approved Factory Building Plan: A copy of the site plan and structural blueprint previously approved by the Factories and Boilers Inspection Department.
• Process Flowchart: A step-by-step block diagram mapping the raw material inputs to the final manufactured products, along with a brief written description.
• Machinery & Equipment Layout: A precise plan showing the location, spatial arrangement, and maximum rated power capacity of all heavy machinery installed.

5. Environmental, Local, & Safety Clearances

• RPCB Consents: Valid Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) issued by the Rajasthan Pollution Control Board.
• Local Body NOC: No Objection Certificate or trade permission from the local Gram Panchayat, Nagar Palika, or Urban Improvement Trust (UIT).
• Fire Safety NOC: Clearance certificate from the local Fire Department.
• Rainwater Harvesting Blueprint: A layout detail showing rainwater harvesting arrangements (a highly prioritized requirement for factories operating in Rajasthan due to regional water tables).
• Hazardous Operations Mandates (If applicable):
• Detailed Risk Analysis / Safety Report.
• On-site Emergency Plan.
• NOC from the Divisional Forest Officer if the factory uses forest-based raw produce.
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Step-by-Step Factory Licence Registration Process in Rajasthan

1. Register on Single Window Portal — Sign up on Rajasthan SWCS or Labour Department portal.

2. Apply for Building Plan Approval — Submit factory layout and drawings for pre-approval.

3. Obtain Other NOCs — Secure Fire NOC, RSPCB Consent, and other clearances.

4. Submit Factory Registration Application — Fill the application form with all details and documents.

5. Pay Fees — Online payment based on worker strength and horsepower.

6. Inspection — Department officials conduct site inspection.

7. Receive Licence — Download the digitally signed Factory Licence upon approval.