Detailed procedure for Approval of plans of the factory

(from application submission to application approval )

• 1. Log on to the web site www.lms.mahaonline.gov.in
• 2. Click on "Create Employer User Profile”.
• 3. Fill the information and complete the Registration procedure on MAITRI portal.
• 4. Fill the CAF (Common Application Form).
• 5. Select the service provided as Approval of Plan from Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health Department.
• 6. Read all the instruction carefully and confirm it
• 7.Fill the Questionnaire
• 8.Fill information and complete Form 1 and upload the duly signed copy of the same on the portal.
• 9. Upload recent photograph and signature
• 10. Upload necessary documents- list attached
• 11. Pay the necessary fees online
• 12.Send the two copies of plans as described below by speed Post or by Courier tracking system to the concern Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health office.
  • Plans (Site, Building layout, machinery layout and cross sectional elevation of building)(two copies each)
  • Site Plan drawn to scale 1:500 showing the site of factory and immediate surroundings including adjacent buildings and structure, roads, drains etc.
  • Building Plan, elevation, cross sectional elevation to scale 1:100 including all relevant details like natural lighting, ventilation,means of escape in case of fire etc.
  • Machinery layout to scale 1:100 shall clearly indicate position of machines/equipments, passages.
• 13. The application and plans will be scrutinised by the department and if found ok, the Plans will be approved within forty five days.
• 14. The Plan approval letter can be downloaded from the same login id.
• 15. The application will be rejected if any incomplete or wrong information is furnished.
• 16. The applicant can apply again within 30 days from the rejection.

Necessary Documents for Approval of Plans of the Factory

• 1. List of Raw Material (including solvents/fuels/chemicals used if any) with maximum storage capacity and mode of storage,handling.
• 2. List of Finished products, Intermediate products including emission of toxic gases and by-products along with maximum quantities, method of handling, loading & transport.
• 3. Process flow chart
• 4. Description of Manufacturing Process
• 5. Details of likely hazards involved and methods to control them.
• 6. Material Safety Data Sheets in respect of hazardous chemicals
• 7. Process & Instrumentation Diagram.
• 8. Details of Chemical reactions carried out if any.
• 9. Details of fire fighting arrangements proposed to make.
• 10.Duly signed copy of Form no. 1.
• 11. Allotment letter from MIDC/ NOC from Local authority.

Process Diagram (Flow-Chart)

Work Flow At Department Level (Flow-Chart)