🏭 Maharashtra Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025 – Fee Hike & Deadline Explained
The Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), Government of Maharashtra, has issued a crucial update under the Maharashtra Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025, regarding factory licence renewal fees and late fee penalties.
This notification (Circular No. 26/2025 dated 06 October 2025) brings changes that every factory owner, HR head, and compliance officer must note.
⚖️ Key Highlights of the Notification
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Base Law: Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963
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Amendment Notified: 03 September 2024
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Effective Date: 01 October 2024
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Issued By: Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH), Mumbai
💰 10% Fee Hike Implemented
Starting 1st October 2024, all factories registered under the Factories Act, 1948 in Maharashtra are required to pay 10% higher licence renewal fees compared to previous rates.
This revision aligns with the government’s decision to update long-pending fee structures for factory administration and inspection processes.
🕐 One-Month Grace Period Announced
The government has granted factories a grace period until 31st October 2025 to pay their revised licence fees without any penalty.
Factories that have already initiated renewal under the old fee structure can now deposit the difference amount (arising due to the 10% hike) on or before this date.
⚠️ 25% Penalty After 1st November 2025
Starting 1st November 2025, a 25% late fee will be applicable on the revised factory licence fee if the payment is not made within the grace period.
🔢 Example:
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Old Fee | ₹10,000 |
| Revised Fee (+10%) | ₹11,000 |
| If paid after 31 Oct 2025 (+25% Penalty) | ₹13,750 |
Effective increase: 37.5% if delayed beyond the grace period.
📊 Comparison of Old vs Revised Rates (Indicative)
| Factory Size | Old Licence Fee | Revised Fee (10% Increase) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 workers | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 11–50 workers | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 51–100 workers | ₹8,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 101–250 workers | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 251–500 workers | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 500+ workers | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
(Exact rates depend on factory category as per Annexure A/B of the official fee chart.)
🧾 What Factories Should Do
✅ Visit www.mahadish.in and check the updated Fee Chart (Annexure A/B)
✅ Calculate the new fee applicable to your factory
✅ Pay the difference amount (if any) before 31 October 2025
✅ From 1 November 2025, ensure timely payment to avoid the 25% penalty
✅ Retain online payment receipt for inspection and compliance audit
📣 Compliance Monk Insight
This update is not just a fee revision — it’s a compliance alert.
Factories missing the October 31st deadline will face financial penalties and potential non-compliance risk under Section 6 of the Factories Act, 1948.
Timely payment ensures smooth licence renewal, uninterrupted operations, and a clean compliance record.
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Document Summary
🧾 Key Points of the Circular
| Point | Description |
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| Base Law | Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963 |
| Amendment Notified On | 03.09.2024 |
| Amendment Effective From | 01.10.2024 |
| Nature of Amendment | 10% hike in Factory Licence (Renewal) Fee |
| Grace Period for Payment | Up to 31.10.2025 – without any late fee |
| Post-Grace Period Penalty | 25% extra on the applicable licence fee from 01.11.2025 onwards |
| Fee Chart Enclosed | Annexure “A” (Non-manufacturing factories) and “B” (Manufacturing factories) |
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