How do I register my Darjeeling factory under the state factories rules and what records must I maintain?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Registration of your Darjeeling factory is required under the central Factories Act read with West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997, which prescribes the form, fee, and the procedure for grant of a licence by the Chief Inspector of Factures. You must apply with the plan approval, the building stability certificate, and the details of the manufacturing process, hazardous substances, and the number of workers, and the licence is granted for a specified period subject to renewal.

The Calcutta High Court has held that the Inspector must inspect the premises for safety, welfare, and working hours compliance, and that licence conditions must be enforced strictly. After grant, you must maintain the register of accidents, the muster roll, the leave register, and the inspection book as required by West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997.

Engage a safety officer and display the abstracts of the Act and the licence at the factory, as failure to do so attracts prosecution and suspension of the licence.