Documents Required for Factory Licence in Gujarat

 The essential documents required for a new factory license in Gujarat are categorized below:

1. Statutory Application Forms

• Form No. 2: The primary application form for registration, amendment, and notice of occupation (duly filled and signed by the Occupier and Manager).
• Form No. 3: Required for the actual grant or renewal of the license.

2. Legal Identity & Entity Proofs

• Identity & Address Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and Passport-size photographs of both the Occupier (Proprietor/Partner/Director) and the Factory Manager.
• Business Constitution Documents:
• For Companies: Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), and a updated List of Directors.
• For Partnerships: Partnership Deed (duly attested) and a List of Partners.
• For Proprietorships: Proprietor's declaration.
• Board Resolution: A specific resolution passed by the Board of Directors or Partners appointing and authorising one specific individual to act as the legal "Occupier" under the Factories Act.

3. Land & Premises Documentation

• Proof of Ownership/Tenancy: Registered Sale Deed, Allotment Letter, Lease Deed, or a Rent Agreement alongside the latest property tax receipt.
• Land Use Permission: Non-Agricultural (NA) conversion permission or land diversion letter if the factory sits outside a designated industrial zone (like GIDC).
• Local Authority NOC: No Objection Certificate or permission letter from the Gram Panchayat, Nagar Palika, or Municipal Corporation.

4. Technical Drawings & Operational Details

• DISH Plan Approval Letter: A copy of the formal approval letter issued by the Chief Inspector of Factories for your construction/layout plans.
• Approved Factory Layout Drawings: Blueprints detailing the site layout, emergency escape routes, ventilation, lighting, and placement of machinery.
• Stability Certificate: A structural stability certificate in the prescribed format, explicitly signed by a DISH-competent / Chartered Structural Engineer.
• Manufacturing Process Details:
• A detailed process flowchart and brief written description of every manufacturing stage.
• List of raw materials, intermediates, and final finished products.
• List of installed machinery along with their exact technical specifications.

5. Clearances, Utilities, & Safety Plans

• Environmental Consents: Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), including hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling profiles.
• Fire Safety NOC: Valid No Objection Certificate issued by the relevant Fire Department.
• Power Sanction Load: Latest electricity bill or power load sanction letter indicating the total connected Horsepower (HP).
• Safety Policies & Plans:
• Health and Safety Policy: Mandatory if the factory intends to employ 50 or more workers.
• On-Site Emergency Plan: Mandatory if the facility involves any hazardous processes as defined under Section 2(cb) of the Act.

6. Payment Proof

• Treasury Challan / Online Payment Receipt: Proof of the factory license fee paid online via the portal. The government fee depends strictly on two metrics: the maximum number of workers employed on any day of the year and the total installed power (in Horsepower).
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Step-by-Step Factory Licence Registration Process in Gujarat

1. Register on DISH Portal — Create an account on the official DISH Gujarat website.

2. Apply for Factory Plan Approval — Submit building plans and layout before construction.

3. Obtain Supporting NOCs — Secure Fire NOC, GPCB Consent, and other clearances.

4. Submit Registration & Licence Application — Fill details for new registration/licence.

5. Pay Prescribed Fees — Online payment as per worker strength and horsepower.

6. Site Inspection — DISH officials conduct inspection.

7. Receive Licence — Download the approved Factory Licence digitally.