Policy for Industrial Parks Comprising of Flatted Galas 2018
The “Policy for Industrial Parks Comprising of Flatted Galas 2018” is an initiative of the Government of Maharashtra aimed at promoting specialised built-industrial parks (flatted galas) for sectors such as readymade garment manufacturing, gems & jewellery, micro-electronics and small engineering units. The objective is to overcome space constraints in urban and peri-urban areas and provide affordable built-in plots or units to MSMEs and value-addition industries.
Key Features
- Flatted gala industrial parks for specified sectors: The policy allows industrial parks developed (public or private) as multi-storey buildings (galas) with a minimum built-up area of 20,000 square feet for readymade garment production, gems & jewellery, micro-electronics and engineering units. This allows units that otherwise struggle to get ground-level land in urban areas to participate.
- Zone-wide applicability and zone change premium: The policy is applicable in all zones of the State, and where a zone-change is required (excluding agriculture/no-development zones or industrial zones), a premium of 15% of the ready-reckoner rate will be charged. This means the benefit is not restricted to backward areas alone, though location may still affect other incentives.
- Enhanced FSI / Additional FSI: For the industrial parks developed under this policy, “up to 200% additional floor space index (FSI)” is admissible, subject to premium and depending on road width. For example, a private industrial park may develop multi-level galas with higher built-up area, making efficient use of land.
- Support services & worker welfare: The policy permits up to 20% of total area for support services like worker housing (subject to norms of SRA), training, common conference rooms, small retail shops (up to 5% area). Worker welfare assistance is provided (e.g., training assistance, refund of PF contributions for eligible garment units).
- Fiscal incentives (for garment projects) & bundling with other incentives: For eligible units in the garment sector in these parks, the package allows the units to claim incentives “one step above” their zone classification under the State’s Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI). Also specific concessions from MIDC (service charges, water charges) if they obtain building completion certificate within development period. Stamp duty reimbursement applies.
- Industrial-rate power supply & express feeder: Units in these parks will get power supply at industrial rates (except commercial & professional activities). For parks comprising flatted galas, 24×7 continuous power supply through an express feeder is envisaged. Also, private generation and sale of power within the park is permitted.
- Penal action for misuse of built-up space: If built-up space in a flatted gala industrial park is found to be used for purposes other than permissible (e.g., commercial/residential use) after benefit of additional FSI, penalty will be imposed: 0.3% of the ready-reckoner rate per day on the mis-used area.
- Registration/LOI for the industrial parks: The Directorate of Industries will issue a Letter of Intent (LOI) and registration for each industrial park (private or public) under this policy, similar to IT/ITeS parks. The developer or land-owner becomes a “flatted gala industrial park” registered under this policy.
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply:
- Developers/land-owners or companies/legal entity proposing to develop a flatted gala industrial park under the policy.
- Lease-holders with at least 30 years remaining on lease from Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) may also apply.
- Production units (within the park) belonging to the target sectors (garments, gems & jewellery, micro-electronics, engineering) that possess valid Udyam/MSME or IEM registration.
Who Cannot Apply:
- Parks or units not in the target sectors.
- Parks that do not meet the minimum built-up criteria (20,000 sq ft) or do not allocate minimum 80% built-up area for eligible production units.
- Use of built-space for non-permissible activities (e.g., malls, multiplexes) beyond allowed support services is barred.
Documents Required
- Developer’s registration/legal entity proof.
- Land ownership/lease document (including remaining lease period if applicable).
- DPR for the park (built-up area, built-up space allocation, target sectors).
- Approval/permission of MIDC (where applicable).
- Registration of production units (Udyam/MSME or IEM).
- For each eligible unit within the park: certificate of registration, employment details, building completion certificate (where applicable).
- Bank details, PAN/GST of both park developer and units.
- Undertaking for compliance with space-use norms (80% production units allocation, etc.).
Application Process for the Scheme
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Option 2: Government Process
- Submit proposal to Directorate of Industries (or MIDC as Special Planning Authority) for development of flatted gala park under this policy.
- The park developer obtains Letter of Intent (LOI) / registration as an industrial park for target sectors.
- Once park developed, individual units within may register and avail incentives as per policy for their production operations.
- For units: apply for incentives (e.g., stamp duty reimbursement, welfare assistance) as per policy provisions.
Option 3: Offline Submission
Hard-copy application may be submitted to District Industries Centre or Directorate of Industries, with DPR and applicable attachments per policy guidelines.
