HRP Infra processes and obtains factory licenses under the Factories Act, 1948 for pipeline pump stations, compressor stations, LPG plants, and industrial processing facilities across Gujarat and India.
Pipeline infrastructure — particularly pump stations, compressor stations, and processing terminals — typically involves power-driven machinery, pressurised equipment, and workers engaged in regular operational activities. Under the Factories Act, 1948, such facilities qualify as "factories" and require formal registration and licensing.
Operating a qualifying facility without a factory licence is a statutory offence under the Act, exposing occupiers to penalties, stop-work orders, and project delays. HRP Infra ensures your facilities are registered, licensed, and compliant from day one of operations.
Our team manages the entire factory licence lifecycle — from initial plan approval and licence application to annual renewal and inspection coordination with the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) or equivalent state authority.
Any power-operated facility along your pipeline corridor that employs workers may need a factory licence. We assess and manage all applicable installations.
High-power pump stations on petroleum and water pipelines typically qualify as factories due to heavy electrical machinery and operational workforce.
Gas pipeline compressor stations with mechanical compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment require factory registration under the Act.
LPG storage, filling, and bottling facilities are classified as factories and require licensing in addition to PESO and other clearances.
Petroleum tank farms and product terminals with mechanical operations (pumps, blending, metering) fall under the Factories Act.
Any industrial processing installation along pipeline corridors, including metering stations with significant mechanical/electrical infrastructure.
Temporary fabrication yards and construction workshops for pipeline projects may also require factory registration based on power usage and worker count.
A clear overview of what's required and how HRP Infra manages the process for you.
Determine whether the facility qualifies as a factory under the Act and which state rules apply.
Prepare and submit site plan, building plan, and process description to the Chief Inspector of Factories for approval before construction.
Ensure construction adheres to approved plans, and coordinate inspections by factory inspectors if required during construction.
Submit factory licence application (Form 2 or state equivalent) with all required annexures and statutory fees.
Coordinate factory inspector's site visit, address observations, and obtain the factory licence before operations commence.
Manage timely annual renewal of the factory licence to ensure continuous legal compliance.
Factory licensing in Gujarat typically follows a predictable timeline when applications are prepared correctly from the outset. HRP Infra's experience minimises back-and-forth with the inspectorate.
Annual renewal is equally important — failure to renew on time results in penalties and may require re-registration. We track renewal dates proactively for all our clients.
From Form 1 submission to approval of site and building plans by the Chief Inspector of Factories.
Factory inspector's site visit to verify compliance with approved plans and statutory requirements.
Factory licence issued after successful inspection, valid for one year (renewable annually before December 31).
HRP Infra tracks renewal dates and manages timely renewal applications for all client facilities.
Answers to common questions about factory licensing for pipeline and industrial facilities.
HRP Infra handles the complete factory licensing process — from plan approval to annual renewal. Contact our Ahmedabad team today.