Oct. 31 Deadline For Renewal Of Factory Licences
Applications received after October 31, 2026, will attract penalties in accordance with the applicable Acts and Rules.
Chennai: The Additional Director of Industrial Safety and Health, Chennai C.Saravanan has instructed all factory managements operating within the jurisdiction of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet districts to renew their factory licences for the year 2027 on or before October 31, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, and the Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950.
Factory managements can renew their licences by paying the prescribed fees through the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) online portal at https://dish.tn.gov.in. Upon successful payment of the prescribed fee, the renewed licence will be automatically generated and can be downloaded directly from the portal. Factory managements need not visit the department's offices in person to complete the renewal process. Factory managements are advised to complete the renewal process well before the deadline to avoid penalties. Applications received after October 31, 2026, will attract penalties in accordance with the applicable Acts and Rules. Factories operating without a valid licence will be liable for legal proceedings before the competent court.