Checklist for setting up industrial
units/enterprise in the State of Meghalaya (Establishment stage/Pre-operation/before commencement of
commercial production)
| Sl No | Particulars of document required | Whom to apply | Remark | |
| 1. | “Consent to Operate” under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 | Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, “ARDEN”, Lumpyngngad, Shillong – 793 014 | Where NOC has already been issued by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, “Consent to Operate” is not required | |
| 2. | License to work a Factory/Factory license | Chief Inspector of Boilers & Factories, MATI Building, Shillong – 793 001 | Applicable whereon
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| 3. | Building occupancy certificate | Meghalaya Urban Development Authority, Police Bazar, Shillong – 793 001 | Applicable for units located in the Shillong Master Plan Areas and the Byrnihat Master Plan Scheme | |
| 4. | NOC for installation of DG set/Captive Power Plant | Sr. Electrical Inspector, Horse Shoe Building, Lower Lachumiere, Shillong – 793 001 | Applicable when DG set/Captive Power Plant is used as source of power | |
| 5. | Labour license | Commissioner of Labour, Lower Lachumiere, Shillong – 793 001 | Applicable when employing 5 or more migrant workers | |
| 6. | Sanction for transfer of land | Concerned Deputy Commissioner in which the industrial unit/enterprise is located | Applicable where transfer of land whether through outright purchase or on lease basis attracts the provision of the Meghalaya Transfer of land (Regulation) Act, 1971 as amended from time to time | |
| 7. | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license | Online submission of application at https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx | ||
| 8. | Any other documents/NOC/clearance that may be required by Government | |||