Objectives of Factory Licence

1.    Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of workers.

2.    Prevent industrial accidents and occupational hazards.

3.    Maintain proper working conditions, ventilation, sanitation, and welfare facilities.

4.    Regulate working hours, overtime, and annual leave.- Monitor hazardous processes and dangerous machinery.

5.    Promote balanced and sustainable industrial development.

Documents Required for Factory Licence in Karnataka

The comprehensive checklist of documents required for securing a factory license in Karnataka is detailed below:

1. Statutory Forms & Core Information

• Form No. 2: The mandatory online application form for the registration and grant of a factory license (duly filled and digitally/physically signed by the Occupier and Manager).
• Questionnaire Form: A prescribed department questionnaire containing operational details, safety assessments, and worker amenity setups, signed by both the Occupier and Manager.

2. Corporate Constitution & Identity Proofs

• Identity & Address Proof: Self-attested PAN card, Aadhaar card, and passport-size photographs of the designated Occupier and the Factory Manager.
• Business Entity Proof:
• For Companies: Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), and a list of current directors with their residential addresses.
• For Partnerships: Registered Partnership Deed and a list of partners.
• For Proprietorships: DIC (District Industries Centre) registration or an MSME/Udyam certificate.
• Board Resolution: A formal resolution passed by the Board of Directors/Partners explicitly nominating one specific director/partner as the "Occupier" under Section 2(n) of the Factories Act.

3. Land, Premises, & Local Clearances

• Possession Documents: Registered Sale Deed, Possession Certificate, or a Registered Lease/Rental Agreement matching the factory premises address.
• Industrial Land Allotment: Allotment orders or NOCs if the unit is located within designated industrial areas like KIADB (Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board) or KSSIDC.
• Local Body Permissions: Trade license or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local Municipal Corporation (e.g., BBMP), Taluk Panchayat, or Gram Panchayat.

4. Technical Plans & Structural Soundness

• Approved Factory Building Plans: A copy of the formal blueprint layout previously approved by the Directorate under Form No. 1.
• Machinery & Layout Drawing: An architectural drawing showing the specific installation layout of all heavy motors and machinery, highlighting emergency escape pathways, ventilation drafts, and worker spacing.
• Form No. 25 (Stability Certificate): A structural stability certificate issued and signed by a DISH-competent person / licensed structural engineer in Karnataka, certifying that the building can safely sustain the machinery's load and operations.
• Process Flowchart & Write-up: A step-by-step manufacturing process description along with a clean block flow diagram mapping the movement of raw materials to finished products.

5. Environmental & Safety Clearances

• KSPCB Consents: Valid Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) issued by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.
• Fire & Emergency Services NOC: A clear clearance certificate from the Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services Department.
• PESO Approvals: If your factory stores petroleum, compressed gases, or explosive chemicals, specialized approval from the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO) is mandatory.
• Power Sanction Load: Electricity bill or an official load sanction letter from the local supply company (e.g., BESCOM, MESCOM, HESCOM) indicating the total connected power in Horsepower (HP) or Kilowatts (KW).
• Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Details: If chemical waste is generated, a signed schematic and layout details of your ETP setup.

6. Statutory Payments

• Khajane-2 E-Challan / Payment Receipt: Proof of the factory registration fee paid through Karnataka's Khajane-2 payment gateway.
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Step-by-Step Factory Licence Registration Process in Karnataka

1. Register on Portal — Visit https://esuraksha.karnataka.gov.in/ and create a new user account.

2. Apply for Factory Plan Approval — Submit building plans and related documents.

3. Obtain Supporting Approvals — Secure Fire NOC, Pollution Control Board consent, etc.

4. Submit Registration Application — Fill Form 2 with all details and upload documents.

5. Pay Fees — Online payment based on maximum workers and horsepower.

6. Inspection — Department conducts spot inspection and verification.

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