{"id":50627,"date":"2022-11-10T14:22:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T08:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=50627"},"modified":"2022-11-22T13:53:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T08:23:29","slug":"factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Factory License in Karnataka: Legalities and Paperwork"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Factory license is among\nthe mandatory license required by all production units (power or\nnon-power-driven) operating in Karnataka. Operating without this license can\ncause legal trouble for the factory owner. Therefore, a factory license is an\nabsolute necessity for all production facilities. Let\u2019s explore how to get the\nFactory license in Karnataka and its associated paperwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/#Who_is_mandatorily_required_to_secure_a_Factory_license_in_Karnataka\" >Who is mandatorily\nrequired to secure a Factory license in Karnataka?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/#Mandatory_Documentation_to_be_furnished_by_the_applicant_for_Plan_Approval\" >Mandatory Documentation to be furnished by the applicant for Plan Approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/#Documents_to_be_furnished_by_the_applicant_for_the_factory_license\" >Documents to be furnished\nby the applicant for the factory license<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/#Steps_involved_in_Factory_License_Registration\" >Steps involved in Factory License Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/#Step-By-Step_Guide_for_securing_a_Factory_License_in_Karnataka\" >Step-By-Step Guide for\nsecuring a Factory License in Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/#Application_procedure_for_securing_a_Factory_License_in_Karnataka\" >Application procedure for\nsecuring a Factory License in Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/#Fee_structure_relating_to_a_Factory_License_in_Karnataka\" >Fee\nstructure relating to a Factory License in Karnataka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/#Use_Khajane-2_for_online_fee_payment_and_challan_generation\" >Use Khajane-2 for online\nfee payment and challan generation.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-in-karnataka-legalities-and-paperwork\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interplay_between_Factory_License_in_Karnataka_and_Factory_Act_1948\"><\/span><strong>Interplay between Factory License in Karnataka and Factory\nAct, 1948<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/factory-license\">Factory license<\/a><\/strong> is granted by the Department of Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety &amp;\nHealth, Government of Karnataka, against submitting a duly-filed form and the applicable\nfee. The fee structure and licensing procedure relating to a Factory license\ndiffer state-wise. The factory license in Karnataka falls under the Factory Act\n1948, which governs and regulates the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Worker\u2019s well-being <\/li><li>Wages offered to the\nworkmen <\/li><li>Workplace Hygiene <\/li><li>Holidays and overtime of\nthe workers<\/li><li>Safety protocols to be\nincorporated at the workplace <\/li><li>Amenities accessible to\nthe worker<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_mandatorily_required_to_secure_a_Factory_license_in_Karnataka\"><\/span><strong>Who is mandatorily\nrequired to secure a Factory license in Karnataka? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Factory license mandatory\nfor; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Firms (Power-driven) with\n10 or more workers on board <\/li><li>Firms (non-power driven)\nwith 20 or more workers on board<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, the\ngrant of the factory license is not possible without the prior approval of the\npremises in question. Thus, the consent for establishment plays a decisive role\nin the grant of a factory license in Karnataka. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Documentation_to_be_furnished_by_the_applicant_for_Plan_Approval\"><\/span><strong>Mandatory Documentation to be furnished by the applicant for Plan Approval <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the list entailing the mandatory documents to be arranged by the\napplicant for the plan approval: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Factory Plans<\/li><li>Challan (fee for approval of plans)<\/li><li>Detail about the manufacturing process<\/li><li>Flowchart concerning the manufacturing process<\/li><li>Possession Certificates such as rental agreements or lease\ndeed<\/li><li>Questionnaire<\/li><li>A stability Certificate (needed for pre-existed buildings) <\/li><li>KSPCB clearance<\/li><li>NOC accorded by the respective Fire department<\/li><li>Permit accorded by the local governing bodies such as Village\nPanchayat\/ Municipal Corporation\/KIADB<\/li><li>PESO certificate (aka Petroleum and Explosive Safety\nOrganization)<\/li><li>Any other applicable documents <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: The Occupier must secure written approval before setting up the\nproduction facility in Karnataka. Approval is also needed for the extension of\nthe production facility or the addition of newer machinery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_to_be_furnished_by_the_applicant_for_the_factory_license\"><\/span><strong>Documents to be furnished\nby the applicant for the factory license <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The list below reflects the compulsory documents for securing the factory\nlicense in Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Registration fee (challan)\n<\/li><li>DIC registration\ncertificate<\/li><li>VAT registration\ncertificate <\/li><li>AOA and MOA (if the unit\nadheres to the norms of the Companies Act, 2013)<\/li><li>Partnership Deed (if the\nunit falls under the Partnership Act 1932) <\/li><li>Government order\nconfirming an individual as Occupier (for State and Central Government-run\nentities) <\/li><li>List of partners and directors along with their address proof\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_involved_in_Factory_License_Registration\"><\/span><strong>Steps involved in Factory License Registration <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain the factory\nlicense, an applicant needs to undergo two fundamental steps given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 1: <\/em><\/strong>Secure Consent for establishment:\nAuthentication of Plan and Approval to construct the premises to be considered\nas a production facility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step 2: <\/em><\/strong>Obtain consent for\noperation: Availing of a legal permit under the Factories Act 1948. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-By-Step_Guide_for_securing_a_Factory_License_in_Karnataka\"><\/span><strong>Step-By-Step Guide for\nsecuring a Factory License in Karnataka <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application filing procedure for factory registration in Karnataka\nbegins with the obtainment of approval concerning the factory plan. Here&#8217;s how\nthe applicant can proceed; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Head to the <strong>Karnataka FBIS\nportal<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/surakshate.karnataka.gov.in\/FBIS\/app\/login\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> and click on the New User option <\/li><li>The user registration form\nwill flash on the screen,&nbsp; prompting the\napplicant to fill in basic details such as Occupier name, DOB, contact number,\nfactory name, and so on. <\/li><li>Hit the Submit button to\nreceive the portal credentials on the mobile.<\/li><li>Use the said credential to\nlog in to the Karnataka FBIS portal.<\/li><li>On the dashboard, select\nservice followed by form 1<\/li><li>Fill in the required\ninformation in form 1 and click save; once done<\/li><li>Upload the documents\nmentioned above <\/li><li>Upload challan or head to\nthe Khajane-2 link for the fee submission<\/li><li>Post application\nsubmission, note down the unique case number for application tracking <\/li><li>The inspection phase will be initiated, which may also\ninclude on-site vetting <\/li><li>&nbsp;Post successful\nvetting, the authority will stamp their approval for the proposed plan by\nfacilitating the approval letter.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_procedure_for_securing_a_Factory_License_in_Karnataka\"><\/span><strong>Application procedure for\nsecuring a Factory License in Karnataka<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Head to the online portal\ncalled Karnataka FBIS and complete the login formalities via the received\ncredentials. <\/li><li>On the main page, select\nthe option called Non-Hazardous\nfrom Registration of Factories &amp; Issuance of License.<\/li><li>Fill in details in the\ne-form and hit the save button <\/li><li>Upload the required\ndocuments in the accepted file format and then click on the submit tab.<\/li><li>Furnish the applicable\nfee either via challan uploading or using the Khjane-2 link. Do not forget the\nspecify the payment mode in the e-form. <\/li><li>Post application\nsubmission, note down the acknowledgement number for application tracking.<\/li><li>After an error-free\noutcome of a detailed inspection conducted by the officials, the authority will\ngrant the license in a soft copy. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fee_structure_relating_to_a_Factory_License_in_Karnataka\"><\/span><strong>Fee\nstructure relating to a Factory License in Karnataka <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The licensing authority\ni.e. Department of Factories, Boilers,\nIndustrial Safety &amp; Health, Government of Karnataka, takes the following factors into\naccount for the fee estimation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Number of Years<\/li><li>Men Count<\/li><li>Women Count<\/li><li>Power available to the facility<\/li><li>K.W. of Electric Factories or attached Heating Circuits or\nPower Houses <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant can head to the authority\u2019s portal and use the estimation\ntool to determine the applicable fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Khajane-2_for_online_fee_payment_and_challan_generation\"><\/span><strong>Use Khajane-2 for online\nfee payment and challan generation.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant needs to pay the applicable fee for securing a factory\nlicense in Karnataka and plan approval. Also, the applicant must upload the\nchallan during the application filling phase. You can furnish the applicable\namount via the online portal- Khajane-2 and secure Challan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To submit the online fee, head to the portal called Kanatake FBIS. On the\ndashboard, opt for the Khajane-2 option. The portal will land you on the new\npage. To secure the challan, you need to render mandatory information relating\nto purpose, department, and remitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challan will be generated as soon as you hit the submit tab. You must\nsecure the hard copy of the same as it will be required during the application\nfiling for the factory license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Factory license in Karnataka acts as a mandatory legal permit for all the production facilities in the state. Any negligence with respect to this license can cause legal trouble for the factory owner. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to stay in line with underlying legalities mentioned under the Factories Act 1940. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/factory-license-registration-legalities-and-benefits\/\">Factory License Registration: Legalities and Benefits<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Factory license is among the mandatory license required by all production units (power or non-power-driven) operating in Karnataka. Operating without this license can cause legal trouble for the factory owner. Therefore, a factory license is an absolute necessity for all production facilities. Let\u2019s explore how to get the Factory license in Karnataka and its associated [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":50628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[484],"tags":[2849],"acf":{"service_id":"387"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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