Last updated: December 17th, 2019 4:58 PM

Uttar Pradesh Factory Registration

As per the provisions under the Factory Act, 1948 it is mandatory for all the factory owners to register their premises with the local governing authority before the start of business. The Chief Inspector of Labour Commissioner Organisation will grant the factory license after registration of factory. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining Uttar Pradesh factory registration in detail.

The Factories Act, 1948

According to the Factories Act, the procedure for registration and license is given under section 6 are as follows:

• Description of factories or business plans of any class has to be submitted to the chief inspector or the state government.
• Replacement or expanding of any plant or machinery in specified limits, will not be charged additionally for extension of the factory if involved with safe working space and environmental conditions.

Eligibility Criteria   

The below-mentioned factories are required to get factory license under the following conditions.

• The factory or establishment is holding ten or more workers employed with the use of power for manufacturing activities.
• The factory or establishment is holding twenty or more workers employed without the use of power for manufacturing activities.

Documents Required for Site Plan Approval

The required documents are to be provided for the approval of your site plan.

• Form-1 (Particular of Room in The Factory)
• Questionnaire To Form-1
• Certificate of Stability
• NOC of Fire
• NOC of UPPCB
• Process Flow Diagram
• NOC From Local Body/Local Authority
• NOC From Explosive Department
• NOC From Others
• Building Drawing Copy
• NOC From Electrical Safety
• Proof of Ownership of factory building premises
• Notification of Site
• Memorandum Article
• List of Directors
• Resolution for the declaration of Occupier
• Safety Report
• On-Site Emergency Plan
• Health and Safety Policy

Documents Required for Registration

The required documents are to be submitted along with the application form of factory registration.

• Photograph of Establishment
• Identity Proof
• DIN or PAN Card
• Treasury Challan/Bank Name.

Documents Required for Renewal

The required documents are to be furnished along with the renewal application form.

• Form-4
• Form-4B
• Treasury or online Challan

Schedule of Fees Payable

The Schedule of  prescribed fee payable at the time of registration is tabulated below:

The quantity of H.P placed (Maximum H.P.)	The maximum number of persons to be worked on any day during the year.
	Up to 50	From 51 - 150	From 151- 250	From 251 -500	From 501 - 1000	From 1001 -2500	Above 2500
Nil	Rs.150	Rs.700	Rs.900	Rs.1700	Rs.3500	Rs.6500	Rs.10000
Above 50 But Not Above 100	Rs.1200	Rs.2700	Rs.3600	Rs.5700	Rs.9000	Rs.15000	Rs.18000
Above 100 But Not Above 500	Rs.2500	Rs.5500	Rs.7200	Rs.9600	Rs.14400	Rs.22000	Rs.25000
Above 500 But Not Above 1000	Rs.5000	Rs.7500	Rs.9400	Rs.12000	Rs.18000	Rs.245000	Rs.30000
Above 1000 But Not Above 2000	Rs.6000	Rs.9500	Rs.11500	Rs.14000	Rs.19000	Rs.26500	Rs.32000
Above 2000	Rs.7000	Rs.12500	Rs.14500	Rs.16500	Rs.24000	Rs.29000	Rs.35000

Online Application Procedure for Factory Registration

To register for the factory in the state of Uttar Pradesh, follow the steps explained below:

Visit Official Portal

Step 1: The applicant has to visit the official website of the Labour Act Management System. Step 2: Click on “Online registration and renewal” which is present on the homepage of the portal. [caption id="attachment_67085" align="aligncenter" width="699"] Uttar Pradesh Factory Registration - Image 1

Provide Login Details

Step 3: On the next screen, the applicant has to provide the login details if already registered as the existing user with the portal. [caption id="attachment_67086" align="aligncenter" width="752"] Uttar Pradesh Factory Registration - Image 2 Step 4: If not already registered then the applicant has to register as the new user with the registration details such as

• Applicant name
• Mobile number
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Aadhar number
• District name

After filing all the details and then click on the “Submit” button. [caption id="attachment_67087" align="aligncenter" width="707"] Uttar Pradesh Factory Registration - Image 3 Step 5: Then after registration, the applicant will be directed to the page of the factory registration application form.

Read the Instructions

Step 6: Before filling the application form, the applicant has to read the instructions carefully and click on the “Agree” button. Step 7: Complete the registration procedure with two steps. They are

• Site plan details under Factories Act.
• Registration under Factories Act.

Site Plan Details under Factories Act

Step 8: Complete all the information as required in the application form. Step 9: Submit your filled application form by clicking on ”Submit” button.

Registration under Factories Act

Step 10: After completing with the previous step then the applicant will be forwarded to the next step registration under factories act. Step 11: Enter the details in the application form which is displayed on the screen and click on “Submit’ button.

Calculate Fee

Step 12:  Calculate your prescribed fee to proceed further. Step 13: Click on  ”View application’’ option to see the saved application form. Step 14: Select the embedded security form to edit the form and where attachments and payments can be done.

Attach the Documents

Step 15: Click on “Attachment button” to add the attachments like the photo of the proposed photo, an identical form of the letter. Step 16: Open the attachment by clicking the “Choose file” button.

Select Payment Mode

Step 17: Click on “Payment” button to pay the premium and choose the payment mode. Step 18: The payment can be made by either invoice or by internet banking. Step 19: By clicking on the invoice, you can download the invoice form and deposit it to the Treasury Bank of the respective district, or select online mode to proceed. Step 20: Choosing online then you are redirected to the portal of the Treasury, there you choose Pay without Registration and select the department (SRV-Labor and Employment Department, Uttar Pradesh). Step 21: Enter the name of the concerned Regional Office in the column of the section followed by the Select Treasury column Select the Treasury of the particular district, then provide the name of the establishment in the depositor name, after which, carefully select the head of the related activities and mention the fee.

Furnish Payment Proof

Step 22: After making the payment furnish the scanned copy immediately as a proof of fee payment. Step 23: Finally your application is successfully submitted and the date of inspection for your site. Note: After verification then the digitally signed certified copy of factory license can be downloaded from the portal.

Inspection Process

The step by step process is involved in the inspection of the site are specified below:

Identification of Establishments

The establishments which are to be inspected will be identified using the random computerised risk assessment

Inspection by Joint Team

• The inspection will be carried out by a joint team of inspectors.
• The inspecting team will consist of a minimum of two inspectors and one of the respective authority, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Labour Enforcement Officer, Assistant Director Factory as per their availability.

Inspection Report

• The report of inspection will be uploaded/submitted by the inspecting team on the departmental portal with a unique number.
• The unique number will be managed by the units/establishments/factories to view and download the report of inspection within 48 hours from their web portal account.

Non-Compliance Notice

• The department may grant a notice to units / establishments / factories to rectify defects / deviations / non-compliance observed as part of inspection.
• The establishment to do the necessary/appropriate compliance within 15 days and inform the Labour Department about the same after uploading the compliance report.

Final Action

Acceptance of compliance report or initiation of proceedings.

License Approval

If an application is made for the approval of the site for construction or extension of the factory and required plans and specifications, have been submitted by registered post or through the portal to the State Government or the Chief Inspector and if no reply is received within one month from the date of application will be automatically approved. If not approved with thirty days from the date of application is rejected by the system automatically and also the email or SMS is sent to the registered applicant in such cases the applicant is supposed to resubmit the application form by rectifying the mistakes or apply in person.

Renewal of License

The validity of the factory license is for one year, so the expired license has to renewed by applying for renewal in the same registration process as mentioned above.