My startup in Darjeeling wants to register under the state startup policy, what are the eligibility conditions?

Detailed Legal Analysis

The state startup policy is notified under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 and provides recognition, funding and incubation support in Darjeeling. The Calcutta High Court has held that discrimination between similarly placed startups in grant of benefits is impermissible.

You must apply through the state startup portal with your DPIIT recognition certificate and a business plan. Eligibility usually requires the entity to be not older than ten years and turnover below the notified threshold.

Selected startups receive seed grant, monthly allowance and access to the state's incubation network. Reimbursement of patent and trademark fees is available under the intellectual property incentive.

The state may also provide interest subvention on loans availed from empanelled banks. Arbitrary rejection can be questioned before the Calcutta High Court in writ jurisdiction.