Factory Plan Approval & Licence

Before constructing or operating a factory, the Factories Act, 1948 requires approval of the factory building plans and a factory licence from the state Directorate of Factories (Chief Inspector of Factories).

The review covers layout, worker safety, ventilation, and the placement of machinery. A 'factory' is broadly a premises with 10 or more workers using power, or 20 or more without power.

• Premises that meet the definition of a factory under the Act
• Plan approval is needed before construction; the licence before operation
• Renewal is periodic, as the state rules provide

• Factory building plans and layout
• Details of machinery and the manufacturing process
• Worker count and shift details
• Stability certificate and relevant NOCs

1. 01

   Submit plans for approval

   File the building plans and process details for approval.

2. 02

   Obtain the factory licence

   Apply for the licence/registration before commencing operations.

3. 03

   Renew

   Renew the licence periodically as the state requires.

PBT handles the plan approval and the factory licensing.

• We confirm applicability and assemble the plans and details
• We file for plan approval and the factory licence
• We coordinate the related NOCs and stability certificate
• We track and handle renewals
• Scope and fees agreed in writing up front

• When is a premises a 'factory'?

  Broadly, with 10 or more workers using power, or 20 or more without power.

• Is plan approval needed before construction?

  Yes. The building plans must be approved before construction, and the licence obtained before operation.

• How long does it take?

  Typically a few weeks, depending on the directorate and inspection.