Who Needs a Factory Licence in Uttar Pradesh?

You must obtain a Factory Licence if your premises qualify as a “factory”:

• 10 or more workers employed with the aid of power.
• 20 or more workers employed without power.
• Any notified premises, even with fewer workers.

This covers manufacturing, processing, repairing, or related industrial activities.

Objectives of Factory Licence

• Ensure safety and health of workers.
• Prevent industrial accidents and occupational diseases.
• Maintain proper working conditions, ventilation, sanitation, and welfare facilities.
• Regulate working hours, overtime, and holidays.
• Monitor hazardous processes and dangerous machinery.
• Promote balanced industrial growth with labour protection.
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Documents Required for Factory Licence in Uttar Pradesh

The complete, official checklist of required documents includes:

1. Identity & Business Constitution Proofs

These documents establish who owns the factory and how the business is legally structured:

·         For the Occupier/Applicant: PAN Card and Aadhaar Card.

·         Photograph of the Establishment: Clear front photographs of the constructed factory premises.

·         For Partnership Firms: Registered Partnership Deed.

·         For Private Ltd / Public Companies / LLPs:

o    Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA).

o    Certificate of Incorporation.

o    List of Directors with their IDs.

o    Board Resolution: A formal resolution appointing and declaring one specific director as the legal "Occupier" under the Factories Act.

2. Factory Land & Building Documents

These documents prove legal possession of the site and its structural safety:

·         Proof of Land Ownership/Tenancy: Registered Sale Deed, Land Allotment Letter (e.g., from UPSIDA), or a registered Lease/Rent Agreement if the space is rented.

·         Land Use Classification Certificate: Proof that the land is authorized for industrial use by the competent UP local authority.

·         Certificate of Stability: A mandatory structural safety certificate issued and signed by a government-authorized/registered Chartered Structural Engineer, certifying that the building can safely withstand the weight and vibration of the industrial machinery.

3. Technical Plans & Layout Blueprints

You must upload blueprint maps (usually signed by a registered structural engineer or architect) detailing the exact setup:

·         Site Plan: Map showing the factory's boundaries, surrounding areas, approach roads, and utility corridors.

·         Detailed Building & Floor Plans: Floor-by-floor layout showing heights, room dimensions, ventilation, and emergency exit safety routes.

·         Machinery & Electrical Layout Plan: A blueprint highlighting exactly where each piece of manufacturing equipment and heavy generator/boiler will be installed.