Ladakh - Apply for Paper Mill License

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Procedure

To Apply for Paper Mill License, the applicant must obtain wood-based industry license from the state forest department.

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Paper Mill License, the applicant has to approach the state forest department link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form and affix the passport size photograph of the applicant.
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. If required, the department will conduct the physical inspection of the premises/area to make sure, that the said premises/area doesn’t fall under the restricted zone for issuance of the license.
12. The department will also conduct an investigation to check whether the applicant was convicted or penalized in any Criminal/Forest offense case.
13. Based on the above verification, inspection, and investigation, a report will be submitted to the respective sanctioning authority.
14. Also, the application will be forwarded to the respective state-level committee.
15. Once the state-level committee assesses the case. Once the assessment is completed, the committee will provide their remarks (approval) to the sanctioning authority.
16. Based on the outcome of the above report, recommendation, and other internal processing, the designated authority will grant the license with his/her seal and signature.
17. The license will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying, or issued as per applicable norms.
18. This entire process can be completed in 60 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application form
• Applicant’s proof of address (Ration card / Bank passbook / Telephone bill / Aadhaar card)
• Applicant’s proof of identity (Voter ID / Passport / Aadhaar card / Driving license)
• Copy of firm registration
• Copy of SSI certificate
• Copy of license/permission of local self-government (trade license)
• Copy of no objection certificate of the fire department
• Copy of no objection certificate of the health department or department of factories and boilers
• Copy of no objection certificate of the pollution control board
• Copy of security deposit receipt for electricity board.
• Copy of electricity bills as per requirement
• Copy of property tax paid receipt
• Copy of machinery details
• GST certificate
• PAN card
• Passport size photograph as per requirement
• Aadhaar card

Office Locations & Contacts

Forest Department – Ladakh
Divisional Forest Officer
Leh City
Contact - 9419844303
Email - [email protected]
Contact details link

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant must be 18 years and above are eligible to apply.
• A registered private limited company or a partnership company or a proprietorship company is eligible to apply for this procedure.
• In the states other than Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim, wood-based industries shall ordinarily be not allowed to be established within ten kilometres aerial distance from the boundary of nearest notified forests and protected areas.
• The applicant should not be convicted or penalized in any Criminal/Forest offense case.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The license granted shall be valid for 5 years or as notified on the license.

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Processing Time

• The processing time of this procedure takes up to 60 days.

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Instructions

• The fee structure for the issuance of the license differs based on the nature of the business.
• The failure to comply with prerequisites of the trade license can also result in the closure of a business.
• There will be sudden checks by the civic agencies, forest department authorities, and fire and safety authorities.
• Do not submit fake documents as proof to get the license.
• Incomplete application will be rejected.
• Avoid spelling mistakes while filling out the application form.
• Applicant will be penalized if any information provided by the applicant while applying for this license is found false or incorrect.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Father’s name
• Address of the applicant and business premise
• Name of the business
• Business type
• Industrial power supply details
• Location
• City/town/village and district
• Quantity of timber
• GST number
• PAN number
• Aadhaar card number
• Mobile number
• Email ID
• Date of application

Need for the Document

• In India, a paper mill license is a government-issued permit that allows a business to operate a paper mill. The purpose of the license is to ensure that the paper mill is designed, constructed, and operated in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

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Others

The following are the major Wood-based industries:

• Pulp and Paper Industries.
• Match Industries.
• Timber and Sawn Wood Industries.
• Plywood Industries.
• Particle Board Industries.
• Fibre Board Industries.