TS-iPass

The Government of Telangana (GOT) passed the Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System (TS-iPASS) to increase the processing rate of applications related to the various issue of clearances to set up industries. TS-iPASS was introduced through Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System Act, 2014. The TS-iPass shall be monitored by the Government of Telangana.

TS-iPASS:

TS-iPASS is a certification system that provides support to industries, services, manufacturing companies in Telangana. It is an online process that helps to clear certification process and permissions within short timelines. TS-iPASS was established with the following features; they are:

• Eliminating the direct approach
• Approvals for certification
• Online payment for certification and clearance to set up industries
• Quick response to quick queries through feedback and grievance cell
• Establish Investor facilitation cell to have a single point of contact and to increase the investments

The Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System Act, 2014 was enacted on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Industrial Single Window Clearance Act of 2002. It was created to increase the swiftness of application and certificate clearance process for industrial units that are proposed for the new state. The TS-iPASS Act shall boost the investment to increase the number of investors to set up industrial units.

Objectives of TS-iPASS:

• Swift process for issuing licenses, clearances and certificates
• Increase industrial growth
• Create secure and progressive regulation for business and industrial sector
• Create employment opportunities
• Create necessary steps to protect the environment

Features of TS-iPASS:

• Pre-scrutiny shall be conducted twice a week for the application process
• All the approval process shall have a single point of approval system by the relevant developments
• Accepted applications will be referred by District Committees and examined by state-level TS-iPASS committee members
• Approval for Mega projects will be issued by self-certification, and the receipt for the self-certification will be received to the applicant within 15 days
• Provision of penalty if the departments have delayed clearances
• Secure and progressive regulation for the business environment
• Services including IT, medical and communication services with relevant infrastructure development

Types of Certificates Approved from TS-iPASS Portal:

• Approval certificate from Pollution Control Board for establishing industry( for Red, Green, Orange categories only)
• Approval of factory plan from the Factory Department
• Approval of building plan from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) and Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (KUDA)
• Change of land from HMDA
• Non-Agricultural lands Assessment (NALA) conversion from the Department of Revenue
• Feasibility for Power from the Department of Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Gram-Panchayat
• NOC from the Fire Department
• Permission from the Department of Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage

Classification of Projects:

The projects for TS-iPASS are classified into:

ENTERPRISES	TYPE	INVESTMENT IN PLANT & MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
Micro Enterprises	Manufacturing	Does not exceed 25 lakh rupees
	Service	Does not exceed 10 lakh rupees
Small Enterprises	Manufacturing	More than 25 lakh rupees but does not exceed 5 crore rupees
	Service	More than 10 lakh rupees but does not exceed 2 crore rupees
Medium Enterprises	Manufacturing	More than 5 crore rupees but does not exceed 10 crore rupees
	Service	More than 2 crore rupees but does not exceed 5 crore rupees
Large Enterprises	Manufacturing	More than 10 crore rupees but does not exceed 200 crore rupees
	Service	–
Mega Enterprises	Manufacturing	More than 200 crore rupees
	Service	–

 

Combined Application Form (CAF):

Combined Application Form (CAF) should be used for applying clearances to the concerned authorities of the state departments. The CAF has to be submitted online along with self-certification certificate, fees, relevant documents, enclosures and attachments. However, the CAF can be applied manually through the Nodal Agency. The charges for submitting the application form should be followed as per the guidelines as stipulated by the state government.

Investment Limits for TS-Ipass:

The investment for TS-iPASS has been divided into three categories, they are

• Direct TS-iPASS
• State TS-iPASS
• Telangana State Wide Investment Facilitation Board (T-SWIFT)

S. No.	Jurisdiction	Investment Limits
1	Direct TS-iPASS	The investments for projects can be up to Rs.5 crore in Plant and Machinery including components and capital expenditure
2	State TS-iPASS	The investments for projects can be from Rs.5 crore to rs.200 crore in Plant and Machinery including components and capital expenditure
3	Telangana State Wide Investment Facilitation Board (T-SWIFT0)	All investments for mega projects above Rs.200 crore or with an employment potential of more than 1000 people in Plant and Machinery including components and capital expenditure

 

Time Limit for Processing the Applications:

S. No.	Investment Amount	Time Limit
1	For investments in capital expenditure less than Rs.200 crore	A maximum time limit of 30 days from the date issuing the acknowledgement
2	For investments in capital expenditure above Rs.200 crore	Approval within 15 days. Clearance from the agencies is not required. (except state government)

 

Time Limit for Setting up the Industry:

If the land allotted for the company has been provided by TSIIC or any other government agency, the company should provide financial closure within one year. The company should have also stated the operations within two years from the date of permission. Companies failing to adhere to the rules should return the land to the government.

Documents Required:

• A signed copy of Annexure I
• Documents related to combined Site Plan
• Documents related to the building plan
• Certificate for Incorporation
• Documents related to HMDA
• Form B1 and Form B2 (for red category only)
• Common Application Form (CAF)