(b) Any premises in which 20 or more workers are working and a manufacturing process is carried on without the aid of power.

(1) The occupier or manager of a factory coming within the scope of the Act has to apply to the Chief Inspector of Factories for getting the factory registered and obtaining a license for it.

(2) The application should be accompanied by the fees prescribed for the purpose.

(3) The Chief Inspector of Factories, if he is satisfied that there is no objection to the grant of license, will register the factory and grant a license for it.
(3-A)  If an application for grant of license is duly made to the Chief Inspector of Factories and if no license has been issued by him within a period of four months, the factory concerned shall be deemed to be duly licensed.(This provision is made by the Government of Maharashtra by amending Rule 9 w.e.f.4-8-1998)

4) The license so granted can be amended, renewed, revoked or suspended as per the Rules.

Approval of Plans :

(1) An application for approval of the plans of a factory has to be made to the Chief Inspector of Factories.

(2) The application should be accompanied by necessary documents.

(3) The Chief Inspector of Factories, if he is satisfied that the plans are in accordance with the requirements of the Act, will approve them.

REVISED FACTORY LICENSE FEE IN MAHARASHTRA W.E.F.01-01-2013 VIDE NOTIFICATION DATED 05-06-2012

Benefits :

The Act provides the following services to workers:

1. Washing facilities to male and female workers separately.

2. Facilities for storing and drying clothes

3. Facilities for occasional rest for workers who work in a standing position for long hours

4. First aid boxes or cupboards – one for every 150 workers and the ambulance facility if there are more than 500 workers

5. Canteens, where there are more than 250 workers

6. Shelters, rest-rooms and lunch rooms where over 150 workers are employed.

7. Crèche, if 30 or more women workers are employed

8. Welfare officer, if 500 or more workers are employed.