{"id":3112,"date":"2025-12-03T09:17:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/servehrindia.com\/?p=3112"},"modified":"2025-12-03T09:17:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:17:52","slug":"legal-update-factories-act-amendment-maharashtra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/servehrindia.com\/?p=3112","title":{"rendered":"Legal Update – Factories Act Amendment – Maharashtra"},"content":{"rendered":"

Factories Act Amendment – Maharashtra<\/h3>\t\t\t

Dear All,<\/p>\n

In continuation of our earlier email pertaining to Maharashtra Factories (Second Amendment) Rules, based on the notification, Below are the key changes –<\/p>\n

1<\/strong>. Digitalization of Processes<\/strong>
\n– Applications, notices, and licenses must now be submitted electronically<\/strong> in prescribed forms (Form 1 and Form 4).
\n– Renewal and amendments of licenses will also be processed online.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Stability Certificate<\/strong>
\n– For non-hazardous factories, the certificate of stability (Form 1A)<\/strong> must be submitted within 12 months<\/strong> of license issuance.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Updated Fee Schedules<\/strong>
\n– Schedule A<\/strong> (all factories except power stations) and Schedule B<\/strong> (power generating stations) revised with new fee structures effective from 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Medical Examination<\/strong>
\n– Annual free medical check-up<\/strong> for workers aged 45 years and above<\/strong>.
\n– Conducted by qualified practitioners or authorized medical officers.
\n– Results to be submitted electronically in Form 7-A<\/strong> within 15 days.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Safety & Security for Women Workers<\/strong>
\n– Women allowed to work 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM<\/strong> with conditions:
\n– Adequate transport facilities.
\n– Well-lit workplace and amenities.
\n– Minimum two women workers per worksite.
\n– CCTV surveillance with 45-day recording.
\n– Written consent retained for 3 years.<\/p>\n

6. Additional Safety for Pregnant & Lactating Women<\/strong>
\n– Prohibited from hazardous operations involving carcinogenic or teratogenic substances.
\n– Mandatory protective gear (respirators, masks, overcoats).
\n– Training on hazards and emergency escape routes.<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> Mock Drills<\/strong>
\n– Every factory must conduct mock drills<\/strong> for emergency scenarios at least once every six months<\/strong> and report to the Inspector within 15 days.<\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> Forms & Documentation<\/strong>
\n– Form 1<\/strong>: For new factory construction, registration, license grant\/renewal\/amendment, notice of occupation, manager change.
\n– Form 4<\/strong>: Electronic factory license.
\n– Form 7-A<\/strong>: Health register for workers (except hazardous processes).<\/p>\n

9<\/strong>. Deleted Rules & Forms<\/strong>
\n– Rule 11 and Form 5 removed.
\n– Schedule XIII deleted.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

Objective<\/strong>
\nThe amendments aim to:
\n– Digitize compliance<\/strong> for ease and transparency.
\n– Enhance worker health and safety<\/strong>, especially for women and vulnerable groups.
\n– Update fee structures<\/strong> and operational norms in line with current industrial practices.<\/p>\n

In reference to the above, Points 4 & 7 require regular administrative compliance which is to be done by you. You are requested to take note of this and adhere to the compliance as stated above.<\/p>\n

Download<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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