Applicability:
The Factories Act, 1948 is applicable where-
i. 10 or more workers employed in establishments which uses power
ii. 20 or more workers employed in establishments which does not use the power
iii. Establishments engaged in the activity which is notified by the Government.
Approval of Plans / Drawings:
Prior approval of the Inspector of the Dept. of Factories of the concerned area have to be obtained for the construction of the new building or expansion/modification of the existing building. Applicant has to submit the application along with Fees, Stability Certificate, Land possession certificate, Clearance certificate from Pollution Control Board, 3 sets of Flow chart of manufacting process and any other documents as may be required by the Inspector without fail. On receipt of application, Department will scrutinize all the documents and grant the approval within 30 days from the date of submission, if the same is order.
Granting of Factory License:
Application for registration and granting of Factory license has to be made within 15 days from the date of commencement of the manufacturing activity in the factory. Application has to be accompanied by Fees, Memorandum and Articles of Association/ Partnership Deed, List of Directors, Health and safety policy etc. On receipt of application, Inspector of Factories will scrutinize the documents and visit the factory and on verification issue the license within 30 days.
Renewal of Factory License:
Application for renewal of the Factory License has to be made at least two month before the expiry of the License along with the original license, List of Directors and Fees. Renewals may be given to period of three years.
Welfare Measures:
Factories are under an obligation to provide certain amenities such as Drinking Water, Washing facilities, Latrine, Urinal accommodation, First aid appliances, Rest room, Creche, Canteen, Ambulance rooms, Health centers etc.
Statutory Registers:
Every factory establishments are required to maintain certain statutory registers such as Muster Roll, Register of Leaves with Wage, Overtime Register, Health Register etc.
Annual Return:
Every establishments should file combined annual return in Form No. 20 on or before 31st January of every year without fail.
