Assistance for Energy and Water Conservation under Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives in Chhapra
AEWC-MESIFAI-VI
Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry
Guidance for businesses in Chhapra
Through this scheme, 50% of the fees paid to the recognized institution/consultant for conducting the energy/water audit is reimbursed. The unit should have achieved saving in energy/water minimum by 10% of average monthly consumption of previous 12 months before conduct of audit.
At a glance
- Scheme Name
- Assistance for Energy and Water Conservation (MESIFAI)
- Implementing Body
- Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry
- Reimbursement
- 50% of audit fees
- Maximum Limit
- ₹25,000
- Saving Requirement
- ≥10% of previous 12-month average
- Local Employment
- At least 60% Puducherry residents
Benefits
Reimbursement of 50% of the fees paid to the recognized institution/consultant for conducting the energy/water audit, subject to a limit of ₹25,000/-.
Number of Installments: In single or multiple installments, depending on the availability of fund.
Mode of Disbursement: The subsidy is disbursed through financial institutions/banks (if the unit is financed by them) towards adjustment against the loan or creation of additional fixed assets/working capital; for self-financed units, disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit. (Financial institution includes PIPDIC, any Government Corporation, Scheduled Banks including Co-operative Banks.)
Eligibility
- All Micro, Small, Medium and Large Industries are eligible.
- The Unit should have made the investment on or after 1st April 2017.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of the Union territory of Puducherry of the total employment strength (to be maintained during the period specified in the Affidavit).
- The unit should have achieved saving in energy/water minimum by 10% of average monthly consumption of the previous 12 months before conduct of audit.
- The audit should have been conducted in the unit by a recognized institution/consultant.
- The industrial unit shall not transfer or dispose of the fixed asset including plant and machinery till the completion of 5 years from the date of submitting the application/disbursement of the subsidy, whichever is later.
- Additional investments made by new/existing industrial units after availing the first claim are also eligible for subsidy up to the ceiling limit. Special Cases: two or more industrial undertakings set up by the same person are eligible for subsidy as separate entities provided the locations differ and licenses/clearances/registrations are obtained separately.
Documents required
- Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/PMT) Registration / Commencement of Production Certificate.
- Chartered Accountant Certificate for Payment Made to Quality Certifying Agency/Patent Attorney/Technical Providing Institution & Agency.
- Approval from the Quality Council of India for the Certifying Agency; Quality Certificates; Receipt for Payment to the Quality Certifying Agency (if applicable).
- Patent (if applicable); Receipt for Payment to the Patent Attorney (if applicable).
- Registration Certificate of Membership with Export Promotion Council / FIEO; Prior Approval of the Director of Industries and Commerce for Participation in the Exhibition/Trade Fair; Receipt for Payment to the Exhibition Organiser for Rent/Space; Bill/Invoices for Printing Charges of Literature and Display Material; CA Certificate for Payment Made to the Exhibition Organiser, Literature, and Display Material; Original Copy of the Catalogue/Printing Material; Brochure/Catalogue of Exhibition/Trade Fair; Photographs of the Applicant's Stall.
- Recognition/Accreditation for Energy/Water Auditing Institution/Consultant (if applicable); Energy/Water Audit Report; CA Certificate for Payment Made to the Energy/Water Audit Institution/Agency; Receipt for Payment to the Energy/Water Institution/Agency.
- The industrial unit shall furnish details of production, employment and other information every year as sought by the Industries and Commerce Department.
How to apply
- 1
Register the claim for the grant of incentive/subsidy in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
- 2
Fill in all mandatory fields and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
- 3
4:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form and documents to the concerned authority, and request a receipt/acknowledgement (with date, time, and unique identification number if applicable).
- 4
Post-Application:
- Applications are scrutinized by the Directorate of Industries on merit and placed before the State Level Committee, which decides eligibility and recommends the admissible quantum. Deadline: New Units — within one year of obtaining EM Part-2/Permanent Registration/Commencement of Production Certificate; Existing Units — within one year of completing Expansion/Diversification/Modernization.
About the scheme
This Puducherry industrial-incentive scheme (under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives") reimburses 50% of the fees paid to a recognized institution/consultant for conducting an energy/water audit, subject to a limit of ₹25,000. The unit must have achieved at least a 10% saving in energy/water versus the previous 12 months' average.
Why it matters
- Audit Reimbursement:
- 50% of energy/water audit fees (up to ₹25,000).
- Conservation:
- Rewards ≥10% energy/water savings.
- All Industries:
- Micro, Small, Medium, and Large.
- Local Jobs:
- Requires 60% local employment.
Focus areas
- Energy/Water Audit:
- Reimbursing audit fees.
- Conservation:
- Rewarding 10%+ savings.
- Industries:
- Support for Puducherry units.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme rewards Puducherry industries that conserve energy and water by reimbursing half their audit fees (up to ₹25,000). If your unit has achieved 10%+ energy/water savings and meets the local-employment norm, this scheme can offset your audit cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is required for all claims to be supported according to the provided content?
All claims must be supported by a certificate issued by a Chartered Accountant.
How much employment must be provided to residents of Puducherry for a unit to be eligible for incentives/subsidies/assistance?
At least 60% of employment must be provided to the people of Puducherry out of the total employment strength of the industrial units.
What is the composition of the State Level Committee responsible for evaluating subsidy applications?
The State Level Committee consists of the Secretary to Government (Industries & Commerce), the Managing Director of PIPDIC, the Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary (Finance), and the Director of Industries and Commerce, all from Puducherry.
Under what circumstances would the entire amount of subsidies and incentives availed need to be refunded, according to the content?
If the unit undergoes any amendments in new partners or shareholders within five years from the date of availing the subsidy, the entire amount of subsidies and incentives availed must be refunded with a simple interest of 14% per annum.
Which types of investments are ineligible for investment subsidy according to the provided conditions?
Working capital, commissioning fees, goodwill fees, royalty, preliminary and pre-operative expenses, capitalized interest, transportation and erection charges, goods vehicles, office equipment, furniture, crates, pallets, and consumable stores, etc., are ineligible for investment subsidy.
Through whom is the subsidy amount disbursed if the unit is financed by financial institutions/banks?
The subsidy amount is disbursed through financial institutions/banks towards the adjustment against the loan availed by the entrepreneurs or for the creation of additional fixed assets or for working capital purposes.
How is the subsidy disbursed for self-financed units?
For self-financed units, the subsidy is disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit.
What happens if an industrial unit has availed investment subsidy from the Central Government/State Government or any other agency?
If an industrial unit has availed investment subsidy from any other agency, it is not eligible to apply for a subsidy for the same investment again under this Scheme.
What is the condition for industrial units set up by the same person to be eligible for subsidy as separate entities?
Industrial units set up by the same person as proprietor, common partners, or common Board of Directors/shareholders are eligible for subsidy as separate entities provided the location of the units is different and licenses/clearances/registrations are obtained separately for the enterprises.
How is the commencement date for regular commercial production determined?
The commencement date is verified by Officials of the Industries Department based on the entrepreneur's admission.
What is the employment requirement for qualifying for incentives/subsidies?
To qualify for incentives/subsidies, the industrial unit must provide at least 60% of employment to residents of Puducherry out of the total employment strength.
What is the role of the State Level Committee in the subsidy application process?
The State Level Committee scrutinizes applications, determines eligibility, and recommends the quantum of incentive/subsidy admissible to the unit.
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