The Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal on February 13, 2026, notified regarding the documents required for obtaining approvals of plans or licences of factories.
The following has been stated:
• In furtherance of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms and in public interest, the State Government has revised and rationalised the documents required for approval of factory plans and registration/licensing of factories to reduce compliance burden on businesses.
• For Approval of the plan, applicants shall submit authenticated copies of ownership/lease documents, Consent to Establish from the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB), site and layout plans with manufacturing process flow chart, and a valid trade licence or equivalent proof of factory details. For Registration and Licensing of Factories, required documents include authenticated trade licence, Consent to Operate from WBPCB (for applicable categories), constitutional documents (MoA/AoA for companies or partnership deed for firms), list of machinery with power details, declaration regarding commencement date, number of workers and installed power, and Health & Safety Policy in case of hazardous processes.
• The notification comes into immediate effect.
[Notification no. - LABR-1/743526/(LW/MW)/2026]
