Factory Registration Dilemma: Can Two Directors Be Listed Separately for Different Roles?

Suppose there are two owners/directors of a factory, A and B. My question is, can A be shown as the occupier while registering the factory and B as the occupier while registering the labor?

Why not? You only need a Board Resolution passed in their name to make them authorized personnel for the specific job required.

Out of the two owners/directors of a factory, only one, either A or B, can be the occupier. The board can make a decision by a resolution, but it will not be acceptable to the Director of the Factory because there is no provision in the law. The other owner can be declared the Factory Manager. According to Section 2(n) of the Factories Act, 1948, any one of the directors of that company is deemed to be the occupier. Read the factory rules of your state for a full understanding of the matter.

I disagree, Mr. Mohanty. I have seen a prior case (factory located in Maharashtra) where during a dispute between JV partners (one foreign and one Indian, but both large brands), they sent an application to the Factory Inspector nominating three persons as Occupier, and that was accepted by the department. However, it is a questionable practice, in my opinion.

Dear Tusharkanti-Mondal, you can apply in the name of 'B' by taking a board resolution in his favor. The Form 1 registration requirements are as follows:

1. Full name and address of the principal employer (provide father's name in the case of individuals).
2. Full name and address of the manager or person responsible for the supervision and control of the establishment.

Hope this clarifies things for you.