Gujarat explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Part IV (rules 64 to 68, beedi and cigar premises) and Part V (rules 69 to 83, factories) of Chapter IX of the Gujarat Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2025 govern the licence of beedi and cigar premises and the approval of plans, licensing, renewal and appeal for factories. The fee figures are exactly as printed, and the schedule has been checked against the Gazette page.
The rules are the Gujarat Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2025, as notified on 6 June 2025 (Gujarat Government Gazette, Extraordinary, 12 June 2025), in force from the date on which the OSH Code, 2020 comes into force. A factory needs the previous written permission of the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator for its plans (rule 69); a plan not answered within 30 days is deemed approved (rule 73). The licence application is in Form 33, with the fee from the Schedule to rule 75; renewal may be applied for for 10 consecutive years at 10 times the fee (rule 77).
Later amendments and State notifications under these rules should be checked in the State Gazette.
Commencement and Central rules
Rule 1(4) reads: "They shall come into force from the date on which the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, come into force." The four Labour Codes were brought into force from 21 November 2025. The Central rules are in rules 33 to 35 (beedi and cigar premises) and rules 22 and 23 (factory cleanliness and ventilation). Gujarat prints licensing and fee rules, below. A factory promoter can use our labour law compliance service to plan the approvals and fees.
Beedi and cigar premises (rules 64 to 68)
- Application (rule 64). Online, through the Commissioner of Labour's portal, in Form 28 to the designated authority, with plans of the site and surroundings and of the buildings (natural lighting, ventilation, means of escape, plant, aisles and passages). The authority also considers whether the applicant altered the site or closed premises in the preceding twelve months to prejudice labour.
- Fees (rule 65). For grant or renewal, by the number of employees proposed to be employed on any day in the financial year:
| Employees | Premises with power-driven machinery | Premises without |
|---|---|---|
| 10 or more but not above 20 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 100 |
| 20 but not above 50 | Rs. 250 | Rs. 200 |
| 50 but not above 100 | Rs. 350 | Rs. 300 |
| 100 but not above 250 | Rs. 650 | Rs. 600 |
| 250 and above | Rs. 1050 | Rs. 1000 |
- Conditions (rule 65(2)). The manufacturing process is carried on only in the part specified in the licence; the maximum number of employees is not exceeded; unspecified power-driven machinery is not used; no extension or structural alteration without prior written permission; the licence is not transferable; fees are non-refundable.
- Renewal (rule 66). Form 28, on the portal at least 30 days before expiry and not before 90 days of expiry; an additional 25 per cent fee if late.
- Appeal (rule 67). In writing within thirty days of receipt of the order; the appeal fee is rupees one hundred.
- Work outside the premises (rule 68). Application in Form 29, with the employer's record in Form 30.
Factory plans and stability (rules 69 to 73)
| Matter | Rule | Form | Period as printed | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous permission to construct, reconstruct, extend or take a building into use as a factory | 69(1) | Application in electronic mode with Form 31, process flow diagram, plans in duplicate, worker numbers and room area, other particulars | Plans approved within a period not exceeding thirty days | Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator of factories |
| Appeal on refusal | 69(4) | Appeal | Within 30 days of refusal | State Government |
| Certificate of Stability | 70 | Form 32, signed by a competent person with tests and calculations | Fresh certificate once in each period of five years or after every extension, alteration, repair or addition of machinery | Inspector-cum-Facilitator; Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator |
| Approval lapses | 71 | Null and void if construction has not started within 6 months of approval | ||
| Revocation | 72 | For misrepresentation, fraudulent documents or construction not as approved | Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator | |
| Deemed approval | 73 | If no approval, rejection or observation within 30 days of a valid application |
The factory licence (rules 74 to 82)
No premises may be used as a factory unless the plan is approved or a licence is in force, and the occupier is responsible for getting a valid licence (rule 74). Under rule 75 the occupier or manager applies to the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator in Form 33, with the registration certificate under section 3 and a treasury or digital payment receipt for the fee in the Schedule. A place to which the Code is made applicable submits within 30 days of the notification. The licence is granted in Form 34. The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may refuse if there are no plans, plans were not approved or conditions not complied with, material requirements are not met, or there is imminent danger from explosive or inflammable dust, gas or fumes. A new manager is notified in Form 35.
The fee Schedule to rule 75(1), in rupees
| Maximum horse power installed on any one day | Up to 20 workers | 21 to 50 | 51 to 100 | 101 to 250 | 251 to 500 | 501 to 1000 | 1001 to 2000 | 2001 to 5000 | 5001 and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Without power | 390 | 750 | 1200 | 2400 | 4950 | 7950 | 15900 | 23700 | 31650 |
| Up to 10 | 750 | 1200 | 1650 | 3150 | 6000 | 11850 | 23700 | 31650 | 39600 |
| Above 10 to 50 | 1200 | 1650 | 2400 | 4950 | 7950 | 15900 | 31650 | 39600 | 47550 |
| Above 50 to 100 | 1950 | 2400 | 3900 | 6900 | 11850 | 23700 | 39600 | 47550 | 55500 |
| Above 100 to 250 | 3150 | 3900 | 6300 | 7950 | 15900 | 31650 | 47550 | 55500 | 64200 |
| Above 250 to 500 | 3900 | 6000 | 7950 | 15900 | 23700 | 39600 | 55500 | 64200 | 71250 |
| Above 500 to 1000 | 4950 | 6900 | 15900 | 23700 | 31650 | 47550 | 64200 | 71250 | 79200 |
| Above 1000 to 2000 | 7950 | 15900 | 23700 | 31650 | 39600 | 55500 | 71250 | 79200 | 89100 |
| Above 2000 to 5000 | 15900 | 23700 | 31650 | 39600 | 55500 | 71250 | 79200 | 89100 | 102900 |
| Above 5000 | 31650 | 35700 | 39600 | 49500 | 59400 | 79200 | 91050 | 99000 | 116850 |
Amendment, renewal, transfer and closure
- Amendment (rule 76). Needed on a change of the factory's name, or if the horse power or number of persons exceeds the licence limits; the application reaches the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator or the local Inspector within 30 days of the event. No amendment is needed for changes in workers or horse power unless they involve a higher fee. The fee is the difference between the higher fee and what has been paid for the year or part; a late application pays an additional 25 per cent of that fee.
- Renewal (rule 77). Form 33, sent by registered post with the treasury or digital payment receipt, to reach the authority not later than 60 days before expiry; a factory that commences work on or after 1 November applies on or before 1 January of the following year. Renewal may be applied for for 10 consecutive years, with fees 10 times the Schedule fee. A late application pays an additional 25 percent.
- Transfer (rule 78). Application before expiry; fee of 10 % of one-year renewal fees.
- Deemed licensed (rule 79). A factory whose application was duly made, with the form, particulars and fee receipt, is deemed licensed until the licence is granted or renewed or refusal is communicated.
- Death or insolvency (rule 80). The successor is not penalised during the time reasonably needed to apply for amendment.
- Suspension and closure (rule 81). If before 31 October an occupier notifies in writing that the premises will not be used for the year following, the licence may be suspended or cancelled; revival is on a renewal application with 25% of the relevant fees. The occupier and manager send information in duplicate to the Inspector-cum-Facilitator before an intended closure, on actual closure and on re-opening, in the particulars the rule lists.
- Owner of premises (rule 82). Where buildings, floors or rooms are leased to different occupiers, the owner is responsible for common facilities such as approach roads, drainage, water, lighting, sanitation, fire protection, canteens, rest rooms and crèches.
- Appeal (rule 83). The occupier or manager appeals against an Inspector-cum-Facilitator's order to the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator within 7 days of communication, and against the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator's order to the State Government within 7 days, each entertained later on sufficient cause.
A worked example
Pandit Alloys Pvt Ltd, Vapi, plans a factory with 80 workers and 120 horse power installed. It first obtains approval of plans, filing Form 31 with the process flow diagram and plans; if nothing is conveyed within 30 days, the plans are deemed approved. For the licence in Form 33 it reads the Schedule: above 100 to 250 horse power, 51 to 100 workers, so Rs. 6300. It may apply for renewal for 10 consecutive years by paying 10 times that fee, to reach the authority at least 60 days before expiry.
Need help with a factory licence?
Plan approval, stability certificates and licence fees depend on workers and horse power. Our labour law compliance team can read your factory against the Schedule and prepare the Form 31 and Form 33 files.
Key takeaways
- Obtain written approval of plans before construction; plans not answered in 30 days are deemed approved.
- A fresh Form 32 stability certificate is due once in five years or after changes.
- Licence fees follow the rule 75 Schedule by workers and horse power; renewal can be for 10 years at 10 times the fee.
- Apply for renewal to reach the authority at least 60 days before expiry; late renewal adds 25 percent.
- Appeals against Inspector orders are due within 7 days.
Read next
- Gujarat OSH Rules, 2025: contractor's licence, security deposit and migrant workers
- Gujarat OSH Rules, 2025: compounding, common licence and Forms
- Rules 22 and 23 of the Central OSH Rules: factory cleanliness and ventilation
Disclaimer: Based on the State or Union territory rules named above, as notified under the Labour Codes and consulted on 4 October 2026. Later amendments, State notifications, fees and forms should be checked in the State Gazette and on the State labour department website. This article is general information, not legal advice; check the official text before acting.