Apply Online – License for Wood based Industry in Assam

Apply Now for License for a Wood Based Industry in Assam

Get licensed and establish your wood-based industry in Assam! Learn how to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

• Primary Wood Based Industries (WBI): Manufacturing units that depend on wood as raw material
• Secondary WBI (Non-Agarwood): Industries that process wood
• Secondary WBI (Agarwood): Agarwood industries
• Composite WBI: Industries that combine primary and secondary WBI activities

Documents Required for Wood Based Industry License (WBI) in Assam

• Sales tax/ Income tax Clearance Certificate must accompany the application for grant/ renewal if license.

Application Process

First-Time Users:
If the applicant is using the system for the first time, they must click the Register tab located in the top-right corner of the page. The registration form requires the following details: Full Name, Mobile Number, Email ID (optional), State, and Password.

Login:
After registering, the applicant should log in using the credentials by clicking the Login tab.

Apply for Service:
Once logged in, the applicant needs to click the Apply Online tab, select the service they wish to apply for, and then review the Requirements tab before clicking the Apply button.

Complete the Application:
The applicant must fill out the application form and upload all required supporting documents.

Payment:
After submitting the form, the applicant will be prompted to pay the required fee. Payment must be completed for the application to proceed.

Acknowledgement:
Once the payment is successfully processed, the application will be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for further action. An acknowledgement will be generated, including the application reference number, and it will be sent to the applicant via SMS and Email.

Completion Notification:
The applicant will receive an SMS and Email notification upon completion of the service. The applicant must confirm receipt of the service by responding to the SMS and Email alerts.

Grant of License:
After the successful completion of the service, an Application for the Grant of License for Wood-Based Industry will be generated. The applicant will be notified via SMS and Email, and they can download the license from the ARTPS Portal.

Fees and Timeline

• Service charge (through PFC/CSC) – Rs. 30
• Printing charge (in case of any printing from PFC/CSC) – Rs. 10 per page
• Scanning charge (in case documents are scanned in PFC/CSC) – Rs. 5 per page.
• Application Fee-

a)Saw Mill, Match Splint/ Katha/ Agar wood Oil Manufacturing/ Extracting unit – Rs.500.00
b)Veneer/ Plywood Mill/ Hardboard/ Particle Board/ Match Manufacturing Unit & any other wood based industry – Rs. 2000.00
c)Grant of a license shall be made subject to payment of license fee as specified below in the form of a receipted Treasury Challan.
d)Saw Mill, Match Splint/ Katha/ Agar wood Oil Manufacturing/ Extracting unit and any wood based industry other than listed below – Rs. 10,000.00
e)Veneer Mill, Hardboard/ Particle Board Manufacturing Unit – Rs. 50,000.00
f)Plywood Mill, Match Manufacturing Unit – Rs. 1,00,000.00

• Processing time: 60  working days

Additional Resources

1. Environment and Forest Department, Government of Assam
2. Assam government’s online portal

Benefits

• Compliance with environmental and forestry regulations
• Access to government incentives and subsidies
• Increased credibility and reputation
• Better market opportunities

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)