{"id":362860,"date":"2025-10-07T15:30:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T10:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=362860"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T10:30:33","slug":"maharashtra-factories-amendment-rules-2025-digital-compliance-safety-reforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/10\/07\/maharashtra-factories-amendment-rules-2025-digital-compliance-safety-reforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Compliance and Worker Safety in Focus: Maharashtra Factories (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On 3-10-2025, the Government of Maharashtra notified the Maharashtra Factories (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025<\/span>, aiming to digitize factory compliance processes and strengthen worker safety, especially for women and older employees, through updated forms, licensing, and health protocols.<\/p>\n

Key Points:<\/h3>\n
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    The Factories Amendment Rule 2025 amends the Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963, marking a decisive shift toward digital compliance, improved worker welfare, and gender-sensitive protections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rule 3<\/span> has been amended to mandate electronic submission of all applications in Form 1. References to “duplicate” and “one copy of” have been removed from sub-rules (1) to (4), simplifying the process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rule 3-A removes prior approval requirements and mandates that non-hazardous factories submit a Certificate of Stability (Form 1A) within 12 months of license issuance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rule 5 has been revised to update the licensing and fee structure. The licensing process is updated by eliminating triplicate submissions, changing the reference year from 2013 to 2026, and replacing Schedule A and B with revised fee structures based on installed horsepower and number of workers for general factories, and megawatt capacity for power-generating stations. These changes reflect a shift toward digital governance and scalable, transparent licensing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The revised Schedule A and B introduce a tiered licensing fee system based on installed horsepower or megawatt capacity and workforce size, ensuring fair and scalable charges for both general factories and power-generating stations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Under Rule 6 and Rule 8, factory licenses and renewals must now be submitted and issued electronically using Form 4.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rule 14 requires that notices of occupation be filed digitally in Form 1, with licenses issued accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rule 15 replaces the earlier Form 5 with Form 1 for electronic submissions related to managerial changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rule 18-A mandates annual medical examinations for workers aged 45<\/span> and above, conducted by qualified professionals or institutions, with results submitted electronically in Form 7-A within 15 days<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rule 73-W updates the thresholds for appointing medical officers, raising the minimum worker count:<\/p>\n

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      Clause (a): From 50 → 150 workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Clause (b): From 51—200 → 151—500 workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Clause (c): From 200 → 500 workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Sub-clause (i): From 500 → 1000 workers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      It also introduces eligibility for medical officers with at least three years<\/span> of experience in industrial health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Rule 73-ZD introduces mandatory mock drills every 6 months<\/span> to prepare for hazardous scenarios, with drill details to be reported to the Inspector within 15 days<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      To strengthen protections for women workers, Rule 102-B outlines safety measures for women employed during night shifts (7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.<\/span>). Following are the measures are required to be taken:<\/p>\n

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        Transport from home to factory and back.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Well-lit facilities including toilets, washrooms, and entry\/exit points.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Minimum two women workers on duty at any location.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Grievance meetings every 8 weeks with management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Written consent for night work, retained for 3 years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        CCTV surveillance with 45 day recording retention.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        The amendment simplifies the regulatory framework by deleting outdated provisions such as Rule 11, Rule 102-C, and Schedule XIII, while fully substituting Rules 102-B and 114-A with comprehensive, updated guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Form 1 now serves as a unified electronic application for registration, licensing, occupation notices, and managerial changes, including factory location, process details, and digital signatures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Form 4 replaces physical licenses with a fully digital format issued by the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Form 5 has been deleted to streamline documentation and a new Form 7-A records annual medical exams for workers aged 45 and above, capturing health details and requiring electronic submission within 15 days<\/span>. These changes align with the broader push for paperless, transparent factory compliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        The implications of the amendment include improved efficiency and worker protections but will require initial adjustments in digital infrastructure and compliance practices. It reflects a balanced move toward modern, accountable factory governance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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