Changing the Factory Occupier: How Do I Update the Name Under the Factory Act, 1948?

Dear Professionals,

Can you help me with how to change the Occupier of the Factory? I need to change the name of the occupier. Early action would be highly appreciated.

Best regards, Arun

Hi,

You have to fill out Form No. 2 in triplicate with the appropriate court fee stamp and submit the same to the Industrial Safety & Health Department. In the said form, you can enter the new name of the Occupier.

Regards,
Vinayak

Dear sir,

I am running a factory in Navi Mumbai M.I.D.C with 5 workers having a required power of 25 hp and holding all the necessary clearances and licenses from the pollution board, lube license, permanent SSI, and other required licenses. I even have shops and establishment license.

Now, a government department is requesting a FACTORY LICENSE. Please advise on what a factory license entails and whether we fall under the factory act.

Kindly provide me with your advice.

Hi,

Since you are asking specifically about the change of OCCUPIER, you have to submit a letter mentioning the change of Occupier along with the memorandum of association or articles of association of the company wherein the change of occupier would have been effected by a special resolution passed by the board of directors. Mr. Vinayak's suggestion will be applicable only for the change of managers.

Regards,
Michael Nicholas

Dear Mr. Arun,

For the change of the Occupier or Manager, you have to submit Form 2A in triplicate to the Dy. Chief Inspector of Factories with the Board resolution copy, stating that Mr. [Name] is appointed as the Occupier or Manager as per the Factories Act. On that form, one side the outgoing person and on the other side the new appointee should sign. The Factories Department may request certain fees, which will be paid through the government challan mode.

Regards,
PBS KUMAR

Hi,

It is to be submitted within 7 days of change along with the list of directors and their residential address and a copy of the board resolution to the Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories. Even I am looking for the soft copy of Form 2A. Please help.