Factory Act Compliance — Licence, Plan Approval & Returns
Factories Act 1948 — licensing, returns, registers and inspection defence.
Overview
From building-plan approval to annual returns, we manage every obligation under the Factories Act, 1948 and the state-specific Factories Rules. We help you obtain, amend and renew the factory licence and stay inspection-ready throughout the year.
Key Benefits
- Building plan approval and factory licence (Form 2 / Form 4)
- Renewal, amendment and transfer of factory licence
- Maintenance of statutory registers and abstracts
- Half-yearly and annual return filing
- Defence during DISH / Factory Inspectorate inspections
Our Process
- 1
Site assessment
Review of plant layout, power load and worker strength.
- 2
Plan approval
Filing of architectural drawings with the Chief Inspector of Factories.
- 3
Licence issuance
Application, fee payment and grant of factory licence.
- 4
Compliance setup
Registers, abstracts, notices and welfare officer appointment where applicable.
- 5
Periodic filings
Form 22, Form 27 and accident reports as required.
Who Needs This
- • Manufacturing units with 10+ workers (with power) or 20+ (without power)
- • Food processing, pharma, textile and engineering plants
- • Existing factories expanding capacity or relocating
- • EOUs and SEZ manufacturing units
Documents Required
- • Site and building plan (in prescribed format)
- • Land ownership / lease documents
- • Power load sanction letter
- • Manufacturing process flow
- • List of machinery and worker strength
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a factory licence?
Any premises where 10 or more workers are engaged in manufacturing with the aid of power, or 20 or more without power, requires registration under the Factories Act.
How long does factory licence approval take?
Typically 30–60 days, subject to building plan approval and state inspectorate timelines.
What returns are filed under the Factories Act?
Annual return in Form 22 and half-yearly return in Form 21 (state-specific), along with accident reports in Form 24.
Is a welfare officer mandatory?
Yes, for factories employing 500 or more workers as per Section 49 of the Factories Act.
Can The Experts handle inspections?
Yes. We accompany inspectors on-site, respond to show-cause notices and represent clients before the inspectorate.