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Factory Licence
End-to-end factory licence registration, plan approval, and labour compliance documentation under the Factories Act 1948 for industries across Odisha.
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What's Included
Factory Registration
New factory registration and licence application under the Factories Act, 1948 in Odisha.
Factory Plan Approval
Technical drawing submission and factory plan approval from the Chief Inspector of Factories.
Labour Licence
Labour licence application for contract labour and compliance under labour laws.
Factory Licence Renewal
Annual renewal of factory licences to ensure continued legal operations.
Amendment Application
Amendment of existing factory licences for change in installed HP, workers, or area.
Stability Certificate
Coordination for structural stability certificate required for factory plan approval.
Why Choose OCS
Benefits of Our Service
- Expert guidance on Factories Act 1948 and Odisha Factory Rules compliance.
- Professional factory layout and drawing preparation for plan approval.
- Complete documentation ensuring no rejection or delay.
- Strong liaison with Labour Commissioner and Factory Inspector offices.
- Assistance with fire NOC, pollution control, and other linked approvals.
- Ongoing compliance advisory for factories throughout the year.
Process Overview
1
Documentation Review
Assess existing documents and identify requirements for factory registration.
2
Plan Drawing Preparation
Prepare factory layout plan, elevation, and sectional drawings as per norms.
3
Application Filing
Submit factory licence application with all required documents.
4
Inspector Coordination
Coordinate factory inspection by the Inspector of Factories.
5
Licence Issuance
Follow-up until factory licence certificate is received.
Documents Required
- Ownership / Lease Documents of Land
- Building Plan / Layout Plan
- Structural Stability Certificate from Licensed Structural Engineer
- Fire NOC from Fire Service Department
- CTO from OSPCB (for polluting industries)
- List of Machinery with Horse Power Details
- Number of Workers employed
- Trade Licence from Local Body
- PAN Card / Aadhaar of Owner / Director
- Partnership Deed / MOA / Certificate of Incorporation
- Previous Factory Licence (for renewal)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Factory Licence?
A Factory Licence is a mandatory registration under the Factories Act, 1948 for any premises employing 10 or more workers with power or 20 or more workers without power, used for manufacturing purposes.
Who regulates factory licences in Odisha?
Factory licences in Odisha are regulated by the Office of the Chief Inspector of Factories under the Labour Department, Government of Odisha.
What is factory plan approval?
Before constructing or modifying a factory building, the factory plan (layout drawings) must be approved by the Chief Inspector of Factories as per Rule 2 of Odisha Factory Rules.
When does a Factory Licence need to be renewed?
Factory licences must be renewed annually, typically before the 31st of October each year in Odisha.
Is Labour Licence different from Factory Licence?
Yes. A Labour Licence is required separately under the Contract Labour Act for establishments engaging contract workers. OCS assists with both Factory Licence and Labour Licence applications.
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