Understanding Annual Returns for Factories in Andhra Pradesh: What You Need to Know

Hi all, are annual returns applicable to the factory or not? If applicable, please suggest under which act we have to submit the returns, to whom we have to submit the returns, and by which date (last date) we have to submit the returns. The factory is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Please confirm.

It comes under the Factories Act of 1948.

Yes, it comes under the Factories Act. I want clarity on whether annual returns are applicable to factories under the Factories Act.

Dear Rupesh,

The submission of returns under various labor laws by industrial establishments in different periodicities is a statutory requirement. Failing to do so could result in prosecution by the designated authorities. Apart from that, the statistical and other relevant particulars furnished in such returns form part of the National Labor Statistics as well as the administrative reports compiled by the Central and State Governments under the various laws for which each one is the appropriate Government. Therefore, it is imperative for every employer to submit the returns on time with correct particulars.

The following are the returns to be submitted by the occupier of a factory:

Quarterly Return:
To the District Employment Exchange.

Half-Yearly Return:
1) Under the Factories Act.
2) Under the CLRA Act in the case of a contractor's establishment.

Annual Returns:
1) Factories Act.
2) Returns in form L, M, N under the Maternity Benefit Act, if applicable.
3) Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
4) Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
5) Principal Employer's report under the CLRAA, 1979.
6) Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act.
7) ESI Act.
8) EPF Act.

To ascertain the proforma, the designated authority, and the due dates for submission, you may refer to your State Rules under each Act.

If I've missed any, others may please furnish the same.

Good morning Umakanthan Sir, Thank you for your valuable information. Can you please share the formats that we have to submit under the Andhra Pradesh Factories Act-1948 to the concerned Labour Authorities (i.e., QUARTERLY RETURN, HALF-YEARLY RETURN & ANNUAL RETURNS)? I am new to the Factories Act Rules & Regulations. Please, Sir.

Dear Rupesh, Andhra Pradesh Factories Act website, you can download forms.

Andhra Pradesh Factories Act Website

The Andhra Pradesh Factories Act Website provides valuable information and resources related to the Factories Act in the state. It offers insights into the regulations, compliance requirements, and guidelines that govern factory operations in Andhra Pradesh. Users can access important documents, forms, and updates through this website, making it a crucial tool for factory owners, managers, and employees to stay informed and compliant with the legal framework. Whether you are looking for specific provisions of the act or seeking general guidance on factory laws, the Andhra Pradesh Factories Act Website serves as a comprehensive platform to address your queries and ensure adherence to statutory norms.