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Procedures for Registration and Grant of License, Renewal & Map Approval and List of Documents, Inspection procedure and Checklists

Sr. No. Approvals/certification Order for mandatory online application submission Approval/Registration/renewal procedure and list of documents Inspection procedure with Checklists
1. Approval of plan and permission to construct/extend/or take into use any building as a factory Under the Factories Act, 1948 Applicable Since 01-04-2016.
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  Type of Factories

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2. Registration of factory and Grant of License/Auto Renewal Under the Factories Act, 1948 Applicable Since 01-04-2016.
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  Type of Factories

 Not Required
3. Inspection procedure and checklist for factories Act, 1948 Not Applicable Computer generated randomised inspection allocation based on Computerised risk assessment and Central Inspection System
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  • View Orders for Randomized Computerized allocation of Inspectors based on risk profile
  • View Orders for Central Inspection System & synchronized/joint- inspection under all Labour Laws and submission of report within 48 hours
  • Self certification for Low Risk Factories
  • Notification for Third Party Inspection of Medium Risk Factories and Primary Classification of Risk
  • Detailed Risk Classification and numbering system
4. Inpection procedure and checklist for Payment of Wages Act, 1936 Not Applicable Not Applicable Click Here
5. Approval of Training Centre or Institute for training of workers under Factories Act, 1948 Online System is available Click Here
6. Central Inspection System Applicable since 13-10-2017.
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Time Limits

1. Approval of plan and permission to construct/extend/or take into use any building as a factory under - Factories Act, 1948

Sr. No. Category Time limit for approval from the date of online submission of application
1. Non-Hazardous and non-power Factories 10 Days
2. Rest of the Factories 30 Days
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2. Registration of factory - Factories Act, 1948

Sr. No. Category of factory Time limit for Registration of factory from the date of online submission of application
1. Non-Hazardous and non-power Factories 7 Days
2. Non Hazardous Factories 15 Days
3. Hazardous Factories under Section 2cb 21 Days
4. Dangerous Operations under section 87 21 Days
5. MAH factories 60 Days
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3. Renewal of factory - Factories Act, 1948

Sr. No. Category of factory Time limit for renewal of factory from the date of online submission of application
1. Non-Hazardous and non-power Factories 7 Days
2. Non Hazardous Factories 15 Days
3. Hazardous Factories under Section 2cb 21 Days
4. Dangerous Operations under section 87 21 Days
5. MAH factories 60 Days
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4. Registration under Boilers Act, 1923

Sr. No. Category Time limit from the date of the online submission of application
1. Inspection Within 15 days from the date of submission of application
2. Registration of boiler from the date of completion of the inspection 30 Days
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5. Renewal under Boilers Act, 1923

Sr. No. Category Time limit from the date of the online submission of application
1. Inspection Within 15 days from the date of submission of application
3. Renewal in cases in which Competent Person is empowered to issue a certificate under section 8 without further referance 48 hours from the date of completion of the inspection
4. Renewal of boiler in any other case 15 Days from the date of completion of the inspection
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6. Time limits for Inspection of Factories and Boilers

Sr. No. Category Time limit for Inspection (Frequency)
1. Process flow chart for randomized allocation of inspectors on RajFAB web portal based on computerised risk assessment. Image
2. Major Accident Hazard Factory Minimum Inspection frequency may be 4 Months based on randomized allocation of inspectors on RajFAB web portal based on computerised risk assessment.
3. Hazardous Factories under Section 2cb Minimum Inspection frequency may be 6 Months based on randomized allocation of inspectors on RajFAB web portal based on computerised risk assessment and subjected to third party inspection or self certification.
4. Dangerous Operations & Non-Hazardous Factories

Above 100 workers -
Minimum Inspection frequency may be 8 Months based on randomized allocation of inspectors on RajFAB web portal based on computerised risk assessment and subjected to third party inspection or self certification.

20 and above workers upto 100-
Minimum Inspection frequency may be 12 Months based on randomized allocation of inspectors on RajFAB web portal based on computerised risk assessment and subjected to third party inspection or self certification.

Below 20 workers (Except Ara Machine)-
Minimum Inspection frequency may be 18 Months based on randomized allocation of inspectors on RajFAB web portal based on computerised risk assessment and subjected to third party inspection or self certification.

Ara Machines -
Minimum Inspection frequency may be 36 Months based on randomized allocation of inspectors on RajFAB web portal based on computerised risk assessment and subjected to third party inspection or self certification.

5. Boilers Inspection frequency is every 12 Months
6. Factory Inspection Report Upload 24 hours
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7. Time limits for Approvals/ Permission for Boiler Manufacturer, Manufacturing & Repairing of Boilers, Repairer/ Erectors, Welders and various activities under Boilers Act, 1948

Sr. No. Activity Regulation/Provision in IBR Time limit Authority /Person
1. Issue of Welder qualification certificate in Form XII after submission of satisfactory reports 614 5 days Competent Authority
2. Approval of design and manufacturing drawings for boilers and boiler components made in India 393(a) (i) 5 days for boilers components & boilers upto 20 TPH capacity. (ii) 15 days for boilers above 20 TPH & upto 100 TPH capacity (iii) 21 days for boilers above 100 TPH capacity Inspecting Authority
3. Approval of materials for boilers and boiler components made outside India 393(b) (i) 5 days, in case of same materials as previously approved for the same design pressure & temperature (ii) 10 days, in other cases Technical Adviser(Boilers)
4. Approval of design and manufacturing drawings for boilers and boiler components made outside India 393(b) 21 days Chief Inspector of Boilers
5. Inspection during construction/manufacture Appendix-J 2 days Inspecting Authority/Competent Person
6. Issue of Certificate for manufacture and test 4(c)(1) (i) 3 days for boiler components. (ii) 7 days for boiler Inspecting Authority
7. Issue of Inspecting Authority Certificate during erection in “Form IIC” 4(c)(1) 2 days Inspecting Authority
8. Issue of provisional order in Form-V after registration inspection 381(e) 48 Hours Inspector
9. Assigning of Registration No. for boilers 386(d) 30 days Chief Inspector of Boilers
10. Steam Tests of boiler 380(a) 30 days Inspector
11. Issue of Certificate for use of boiler in Form-VI 389 48 Hours Competent Person
12. Permission to carry out repairs/alterations in boilers 392(iv)(b) 2 days Chief Inspector of Boilers
13. -Recognition of repairers boilers & steam pipes
-Approval of Manufacturers of Boiler, Boiler Components, Steam Pipeline, Fittings, Valves, etc. and Erectors and Fabricators and Renewal thereof		 -392(5)
-Section 4(C) & 4(E) of Boiler Act,1923 		30 days Chief Inspector of Boilers
14. Transfer of Memorandum of Inspection Book & Registration Book 388 15 days Chief Inspector of Boilers
15. Submission of Remnant Life Assessment report/ recommendations 391A 30 days from date of completion of inspection/tests Well Known Remnant Life Assessment Organisation
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8. Time limit for Approval of a training institute and any Approval/NOC/Consent under Paperless Services through RajFAB Web Portal

Sr. No. Activity Time limit from the date of the online submission of application
1. Approval of a training institute to impart training under Section 111-A(ii) for the requirements of Section 45(3) of the Factories Act, 1948 and Rajasthan Factories Rules, 1951 Within 30 days from the date of submission of application
2. Any Approval/NOC/Consent under Paperless Services through RajFAB Web Portal Within 30 days from the date of submission of application

Acts & Rules

The following Acts and Rules are being enforced by the department for the safety, health and welfare of the workers working in various factories in Rajasthan.

Sr. No. Acts View/Download
1. The Factories Act, 1948
2. Abstract of the Factories Act, 1948
3. The Boilers Act, 1923
4. Indian Boilers Regulations, 1950
5. The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
6. Boilers Attendent's Rules, 2011
7. Boilers Attendent's(Amendment) Rules, 2012
8. Boiler Attendant's (Amendment) Rules, 2014
9 Boiler Attendent (Amendment) Rules, 2016
10 Boiler Operation Engineers (Amendment) Rules, 2016
12 Boiler Operation Engineer's Rules, 2021
13 Boiler Accident Inquiry Rules, 2021
14 The Boiler Operation (Amendment) Rules, 2021
15 The Boiler Appeal Rules, 2013

Sr. No. Notification Details Date of Notification No. of Pages Remarks View/ Download
1 Rajasthan Factories Rules, 1951 24-07-1952 303 Factories Act, 1948
2 Rajasthan Boiler Rules 1954 15-01-1954 20 Boilers Act, 1923
3 Rajasthan Service of Inspector of Factories and Boilers Rules, 1958 24-10-1958 Updated till 31-03-2022 57 Service Rules
5 Rajasthan Economiser Rules, 1959 03-04-1962 20 Boilers Act, 1923
6 Safety officer (Section 40(B)(ii) of the Factories Act, 1948) 13-01-1984 5 Factories Act, 1948
7 Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 1985 25-02-1985 28 Factories Act, 1948
8 Certifying Surgeon 07-11-1986 1 Factories Act, 1948
9 Rajasthan Factories Rules 20-10-1986 1 Factories Act, 1948 (Corrigendum of notification dated 25-02-1985)
10 Canteen (Rule 69 of Rajasthan Factories Rules ,1951) 30-10-1986 4 Factories Act, 1948
11 Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 1987 27-07-1987 40 Factories Act, 1948
12 Office Manual 18-07-1988 78 Office Manual
13 Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 1990 08-01-1991 178 Factories Act, 1948
14 Rajasthan Welfare Officer (Recruitment and Service Conditions) Rules, 1992 24-07-1992 2 Factories Act, 1948
15 Rajasthan Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards Rules, 1991 17-06-1993 50 Factories Act, 1948
16 Rajasthan Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards (Amendment) Rules, 2001 07-06-1993 50 Factories Act, 1948
17 Safety Officer 23-02-1996 1 Factories Act, 1948
18 Order for Risk based inspection 31-05-1996 2 Factories Act, 1948
19 Building And Other Construction Worker's(Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service)Act,1996 19-10-1996 28 BOCW Act, 1996
20 Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 1996 11-09-1996 2 Factories Act, 1948
21 Rajasthan Factories (Amendment Rules), 1996 11-09-1996 2 Factories Act, 1948
22 Certifying Surgeon 21-03-1997 1 Factories Act, 1948
23 Canteen (Section 46 of the Factories Act, 1948) 14-09-2000 4 Factories Act, 1948
24 Rajasthan Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards (Amendment) Rules, 2001 16-04-2002 34 Factories Act, 1948
25 Rajasthan Factories(Amendment) Rules, 2001 13-08-2002 18 Factories Act, 1948
26 Special Economic Zone 24-10-2005 1 Factories Act, 1948
27 Self-Certification Scheme 22-03-2006 9 Factories Act, 1948
28 Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Rules 2009 30-04-2009 220 BOCW Act, 1996
29 Notification for inspector 01-11-2010 1 BOCW Act, 1996
30 Fees Schedule(Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2010) 06-01-2011 4 Factories Act, 1948
31 Safety officer (Section 40(B)(1)(ii) of the Factories Act, 1948) 07-02-2013 1 Factories Act, 1948
32 Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2013 31-07-2013 19 Factories Act, 1948
33 Orders regarding employment of female workers in night. 19-12-2013 4 Factories Act, 1948
34 Rajasthan service of Inspector of Factories and Boilers and Inspector of Factories(chemical) (Amendmend) Rules, 2013 27-12-2013 1 Service Rules
35 Exemptions under Boilers Act, 1923 14-08-2014 4 Boilers Act, 1923
36 The Labour Laws (Exemption from Furnishing Returns and Maintaining Registers By Certain Establishments) Amendment Act, 2014 10-12-2014 7 The Labour Laws (Exemption From Furnishing Returns And Maintaining Registers By Certain Establishments) Amendment Act, 2014
37 Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Act, 2014 11-11-2014 2 Factories Act, 1948
38 Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 1951 13-02-2015 33 Factories Act, 1948
39 Notification for decentralisation of work 20-02-2015 20-02-2015 2 Factories Act, 1948
40 Notification under Section 85 24-06-2015 2 Factories Act, 1948
41 Orders for inspection 27-10-2015 1 Factories Act, 1948
42 Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2015 02-11-2015 37 Factories Act, 1948
43 Directions for inspection 18-11-2015 2 Factories Act, 1948
44 Rajasthan Boiler Attendants' (Repeal) Rules, 1954 18-11-2015 2 Boilers Act, 1923
45 Rajasthan Boiler Operation Engineers(Repeal) Rules , 2015 18-11-2015 2 Boilers Act, 1923
46 Time Limits 08-01-2016 6 Factories Act, 1948 & Boilers Act, 1923
47 Orders for Online application 14-01-2016 1 Factories Act, 1948 & Boilers Act, 1923
48 Start up Circular 19-01-2016 2 Factories Act, 1948 & Boilers Act, 1923
49 Self-Certification for Boiler/Economizer 04-03-2016 5 Boilers Act, 1923
50 Boiler Registration Fees Notification 18-04-2016 3 Boilers Act, 1923
51 Sec. 85 Notification 11-05-2016 11-05-2016 2 Factories Act, 1948
52 Self Certification for low risk factories 26-05-2016 1 Factories Act, 1948
53 Third Party Factories and Classification of Risk 26-05-2016 2 Factories Act, 1948
54 Single Integrated Return 10-10-2016 2 Factories Act, 1948
55 Amendment under Section 85 06-06-2017 1 Factories Act, 1948
56 Notification regarding sanitary napkin and PPEs 14-07-2020 3 Rajasthan Factories Rules,1951
57 Feldspar Grinding Notification 6 June, 2017 6 June, 2017 1 Rajasthan Factories Act,1951

Important forms under The Factories Act

Sr. No. Form Name View/Download
1. Form no. 1 (for Plan Approval)
2. Form no. 1A (for Factories involving in Non Hazardous Process)
3. Form no. 2 (for Factory Licence)
4. Form no. 3A (Change of Factory Manager)
5. Form no. 20 (Accident Form)
6. Form no. 22 (Abstract of Factories Act)
7. Form no. 23 Single Integrated Annual Return)
8. APPLICATION FOR FACTORIES CARRYING OUT NON HAZARDOUS PROCESS AND EMPLOYING UPTO 50 WORKERS
9. APPROVAL OF PLAN AND PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT/EXTEND OR TO TAKE INTO USE ANY BUILDING AS A FACTORY UNDER THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948
10 NOTICE OF OCCUPATION REGISTRATION AND GRANT OF LICENSE UNDER THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948
11. RECOGNITION AS A COMPETENT PERSON (THIRD PARTY) UNDER THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948
12. RENEWAL OF LICENSE UNDER THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948
13. TRAINING CENTRE OR INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING OF WORKERS UNDER THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948
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Fees under the Factories Act, 1948

Sr. No. Notifications View / Download
1. Up to 31st March 2018 (Old) - Fees Schedule (Registration and Renewal of Factories)
2. From 1st April 2018 (New) - Fees Schedule (for Registration and Renewal of Factories)

Important forms under The Boilers Act

Sr. No. Form Name View/Download
1. APPROVAL FOR BOILER MANUFACTURER AND RENEWAL UNDER THE BOILERS ACT, 1923.pdf
2. REGISTRATION OF BOILERS UNDER THE BOILERS ACT, 1923
3. REGISTRATION OF ECONOMIZER'S UNDER THE BOILERS ACT, 1923
4. RENEWAL OF BOILERS CERTIFICATE UNDER THE BOILERS ACT, 1923
5. RENEWAL OF ECONOMIZER'S CERTIFICATE UNDER THE BOILERS ACT, 1923
6. RECOGNITION AS BOILER REPAIRER ERECTOR UNDER THE BOILERS ACT, 1923 AND INDIAN BOILERS REGULATION, 1950
7. STEAM PIPELINE DRAWING APPROVAL UNDER THE BOILERS ACT, 1923

Fees under the Boilers Act, 1923

Sr. No. Notifications View / Download
1. Fees Schedule (for Registration of Boilers)
2. Fees Schedule (for Renewal of Boilers and Steam Pipeline)
3. Fees Schedule (for Approval & Renewal of Boiler Erector/Repairer)