TG-iPASS

TG-iPASS Introduction :

The Government of Telangana (GOT) implemented the Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self Certification System (TG-iPASS) to expedite the processing of applications for obtaining clearances required for establishing industries.
This initiative was established under the Telangana State Industrial Approval and Self Certification System Act of 2014.
The monitoring of the TG-iPASS will be carried out by the Telangana Government.
TG-iPASS is a certification system designed to offer aid to industries, services, and manufacturing companies operating in Telangana.
It is an online system designed to efficiently handle certification processes and permissions in a timely manner.
Transitioning away from direct approach.
Certification approvals.
Payment can be made online for certification and clearance purposes required to establish industries.
Efficiently addressing brief inquiries via the feedback and complaint center.
Create an Investor Facilitation Cell to provide a central contact and boost investment flow.

Features of TG-iPASS :

Enabling Entrepreneurs with the right to obtain clearances under TG-iPASS, providing transparency regarding any delays in the clearance process, and holding accountable the officers responsible for such delays.
Conducting pre-scrutiny of the applications at both the state and district level aids entrepreneurs in ensuring their applications are correctly submitted and helps prevent any delays in processing by the departments.
All Departments are interconnected to oversee the establishment and operation of an Enterprise within the scope of TG-iPASS.
Approval time ranges from 1 to 30 days, depending on the complexity of the approval process.
Requiring competent authorities to request any necessary additional information only once, within three days of receiving the application.

Objective :

Efficient processing of licenses, clearances, and certificates is ensured.
Boost industrial development.
Develop effective and forward-thinking regulations for businesses and manufacturing industries.
Generate job openings.
Develop a plan to safeguard the environment.

Types of Certificates Approved From TG-iPASS:

Certification from the Pollution Control Board is required to establish an industry (limited to categories Red, Green, and Orange).
Approvals will be granted for the factory plan by the Factory Department.
The building plans will also get approvals by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), and Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (KUDA).
Change of land from the Department of HMDA.
Conversion from the Department of Revenue for Non- Agricultural Lands Assessment (NALA).
The Feasibility assessment for power is being conducted by the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) is issued by the Gram-Panchayat.
Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Fire Department.
Approval from the Department of Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage.

Common Application Form (CAF):

The Common Application Form (CAF) is to be utilized when seeking clearances from the appropriate state department authorities. The submission of the CAF online, accompanied by a Self-Certification certificate, requisite fees, documents as well as necessary enclosures and attachments are required. Nevertheless, the CAF can be filled out manually with the assistance of the Nodal agency. The fees for submitting the application form are to be adhered in accordance with the guidelines set by the state government.

Documents Required:

A signed copy of Annexure 1.
Documents of the Combined site plan.
Documents of the building plan.
Certificate of Incorporation.
Documents related to HMDA.
Form B1 and Form B2 are required solely for the red category.
Combined Application Form (CAF).

TIME LIMITS - PRE-ESTABLISHMENT APPROVALS

Sl No	Approval	Department	Time Limits
1	Consent for Establishment (CFE) (under water Act 1974 and Air Act 1981)	TSPCB	Green – 7 days; Orange – 14 Days; Red – 21 Days (Not requiring clearance from central government)
2	Power feasibility & Estimate	DISCOMs (TSSPDCL OR TSNPDCL)	2 Days for feasibility 10 days for estimate
	a) Up to 33KVA connection	DISCOMs (TSSPDCL OR TSNPDCL)	2 Days for feasibility 10 days for estimate
	b) above 33KVA connection	TSTRANSCO	25 Days
3	Factory Plans Approval	Factories Departments	7 Days
4	Plot Allotment	TSIIC	7 days
5	Land Alienation	CCLA	30 Days
6	Change of Land use	CCLA under NALA Act	14 Days
7	Change of Land use	HMDA, KUDA and DTCP	30 Days
8	Layout & Industrial Building Plan	DT&CP / IALA/HMDA/KUDA	7 Days for DT&CP; 14 Days for HMDA / KUDA/IALA; Pre-Scrutiny- 7 days; Approval – 7 Days for issuing proceeding and approved documents
9	Provisional FIRE NOC	Fire Services Departments	Less than 15mts exempted from taking FIRE NOC and Occupancy 14 Days for Buildings more than 15mts height
10	Permission to draw water (Borewell Permission)	Ground Water Department	14 Days
11	Feasibility of Water Supply	HMWS & SB Irrigation & CAD Department, CDMA, PR&RD, I%C, RWS, GHMC	14 Days
12	Vat Registration	Commercial Taxes Department	1 Day in Hyderabad and 3 Days in districts
13	License to store RS, DS	Excise Department	14 Days
14	Firm Registration	Registration & Stamp Department	7 Days
15	Authorization under hazardous waste	TSPCB	21 Days
16	NOC for Explosive License	The District collector	7 Days
17	NOC for Change of Land	The District collector	7 Days
18	NOC for Change of Land	Irrigation Department	7 Days
19	Permission for felling non- exempted tress under AP WALTA Act	Forest Department	15 Days
20	Registration of Principle employer’s establishment under provision of The Contracts Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970	Labour, Employment, Training & Factories Department (LET & F Department)	30 Days
21	License for Contractors under provision of The Contracts Labour (Regulation and Ambition) Act 1970	LET&F	30 Days
22	Registration under the Building and other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act1996	LET&F	15 Days
23	Regulation of Establishment under Inner state Migrants Workmen (RE&CS) Act, 1979	LET&F	30 Days
24	Electrical Design Approval	CEIG	14 Days
25	Professional Tax Registration	Commercial Taxes Department	1 Day

TIME LIMITS FOR PRE-OPERATION

Sl No	Clearance	Department	Time Limits
1	Consent for Operation (CFO) (Under Water Act 1974 and Air Act 1981)	TSPCB	Green – 7 Days; Orange – 14 Days; Red – 21 Days (not requiring Central Government Clearances)
2	Factory License	Factories Department	7 Days
3	Fire Occupancy Certificate	Fire Service Department	14 Days (for buildings more than 15 Mts. Height)
4	Electrical Installation Certificate	Chief Electrical Inspectorate	6 Days
5	Boiler Registration	Boilers Department	14 Days
6	Drug Manufacturing License	Drug Control Administration	14 Days
7	Registration under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009	Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies	15 Days
8	Registration under Shops and Establishment Act	LET & F	1 Day
9	Registration of Establishment under the Inner State Migrants Workmen (RE&CS) Act, 1979	LET & F	30 Days
10	Final Completion / Occupancy Certificate	DT&CP / IALA / HMDA / KUDA / UDAs	8 Days
11	Registration of Steam Pipe Line from Boilers Department	Boilers Department	14 Days

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