1. Local Municipal Corporation or Urban Local Body (ULB)
For businesses and industrial units located within municipal limits, compliance documentation related to:
- Trade licenses
- Building permits and layout approvals
- Occupancy certificates
- Property tax registrations
must be submitted to the Municipal Corporation, Municipality, or Nagar Panchayat depending on the jurisdiction. These bodies regulate local development, sanitation, and civic compliance.
2. Industrial Development Authorities
If the land falls within an industrial area developed by state industrial agencies, such as:
- MIDC (Maharashtra), KIADB (Karnataka), SIPCOT (Tamil Nadu), or RIICO (Rajasthan)
then documents related to:
- Allotment conditions
- Project implementation updates
- Transfer permissions and lease compliance
- Construction and usage guidelines
must be submitted to the respective Industrial Development Corporation or Zone Office.
3. State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
Compliance related to environmental regulations, pollution control, and waste management must be submitted to the SPCB of the concerned state. This includes:
- Consent to Establish (CTE)
- Consent to Operate (CTO)
- Environmental compliance reports and self-monitoring data
These documents are critical for ongoing approvals and periodic renewals.
4. Labour Department
Compliance documentation concerning labor laws and employee welfare must be filed with the State Labour Department. This includes:
- Factory license applications
- Shops and Establishments Act registration
- Statutory returns for wages, working conditions, and employee benefits
The relevant office is typically the Labour Commissioner’s Office or Regional Labour Office.
5. Department of Industries or District Industries Centre (DIC)
For approvals related to MSME registration, incentive claims, or project reports, documentation should be submitted to the:
- Department of Industries of the respective state
- District Industries Centre (DIC) at the district level
They facilitate single-window clearances and monitor compliance with industrial policies.
6. Central and State Utility Boards
For utility-related compliance, documentation must be submitted to:
- State Electricity Board or Discom for power connection and safety clearances
- Water Supply and Sewerage Boards for water connections and drainage approvals
- Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) for groundwater usage permissions
Utility-specific compliance is mandatory for infrastructure certification and service continuity.
7. Registrar/Sub-Registrar Office
Documents related to the sale, transfer, lease, or mortgage of industrial land must be submitted to the Sub-Registrar’s Office under the State Revenue Department. This includes:
- Sale deed registration
- Stamp duty payment records
- Encumbrance and title verification documents
This ensures that property transactions are legally recorded and recognized.
8. Statutory and Financial Regulatory Bodies
In certain cases, compliance documentation may also need to be submitted to:
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department for taxation compliance
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for company-related filings
- Fire Department, Airport Authority, or Coastal Zone Authority depending on project location and type
These departments ensure conformity with national and sectoral regulations.
