How the 2017 Amendments to Karnataka Factories Rules Impact Your Compliance Process

Amendments to the Karnataka Factories Rules, 1969

As per the notification published in the Official Gazette dated 12th October 2017, the Government of Karnataka has amended the Karnataka Factories Rules, 1969. The major changes include the following compliances being completed through the department's online portal "e-surakshate" concerning:

- Approval of site; construction or extension of a factory
- Application for registration and grant of license
- Application for renewal of license
- Transfer of License
- Notice of Occupation
- Notice of Change of Manager
- Notification of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences
- Notice of Poisoning or Disease and Returns

The order passed under this Act may be served through the e-mail ID of persons or through the department's online portal "e-surakshate". Under the new amendment, the license may be granted or renewed for a period of ten years at a time, and the fee structure towards the license has also been revised.

Overview of Amendments:
The Karnataka Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2016, have introduced significant changes that streamline various compliances through the online portal "e-surakshate." These changes affect processes such as site approval, construction, or extension of factories, license applications, renewal, transfers, and notifications related to accidents and incidents.

License Duration and Fee Structure Revision:
Under the amended rules, licenses can now be granted or renewed for a period of ten years at a time. Additionally, the fee structure associated with obtaining or renewing a license has been revised.

Practical Steps for Compliance:
1. Utilize the "e-surakshate" online portal for completing the specified compliances.
2. Ensure timely submission of applications for site approval, license registration, renewal, and other notifications through the portal.
3. Update relevant information such as changes in management, accidents, or incidents promptly on the portal.
4. Familiarize yourself with the revised fee structure for license procedures to avoid any delays or discrepancies.

Simpliance Resource:
For more detailed information and access to recent amendments and notifications related to labor laws, visit www.simpliance.in.

By adhering to the amended Karnataka Factories Rules, companies can enhance their compliance efficiency and ensure smooth operations within the regulatory framework.