Infrastructure Subsidy" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries

Description
The "Infrastructure Subsidy" is a Component of the "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries" Scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. 25% subsidy is provided to the industrial units who have made investments on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

Benefits
• 25% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/-. For the infrastructure developer who has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area, for leasing out to IT industries.
• 25% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/-. For the industrial unit, which is investing for construction of factory building of not less than 50,000 sq.ft for setting up of the IT industries.
• 25% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/-. For the infrastructure developer who has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area, for leasing out to the bio-technology industries.
• 25% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/-. For the bio-technology industry unit which has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 5,000 sq. ft for self-occupation.
• The subsidy shall be disbursed in annual installment not exceeding ₹25,00,000/- per annum till completion of the total eligible subsidy.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be an infrastructure developer who has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area, for leasing out to IT industries.
2. **OR**
3. The applicant should be an industrial unit, which is investing for construction of factory building of not less than 50,000 sq.ft for setting up of the IT industries.
4. **OR**
5. The applicant should be an infrastructure developer who has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area, for leasing out to the bio-technology industries.
6. **OR**
7. The applicant should be a bio-technology industry unit which has made investment on building with a minimum extent of 5,000 sq. ft for self-occupation.
8. _*The subsidy would be eligible for the investment made on building on or after 31-7-2006._
9. _*For the purpose of this scheme, "IT industries" mean Manufacturers of Computer Systems, Software/Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO)._

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The industrial unit should 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.
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Step 1: The industrial unit should 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.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
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Step 3: The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification numb…
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*The State Level Committee will go into the merits of each case to decide whether the unit qualifies for the grant of incentive/subsidy.
For New Units
Within one year from the date of commencement of obtaining the Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2/ Permanent Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.
For Existing Units
Within one year of completion of Expansion/ Diversification/ Modernization.

Required Documents
• Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/ PMT) Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.
• Caste certificate from the competent authority in the case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Entrepreneurs.
• Loan Sanction Letter.
• Registered Land Document.
• Plan Approval from the Pollution Control Board (PPA).
• Engineer’s Certificate for Building Valuation Assessed by Public Works Department (PWD)/Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation (PIPDIC).
• Registered Lease Agreement for the Building Executed Between the Developer and the Unit.
• Purchase Invoices for Plant & Machinery/ Pollution Equipment/ Generator.
• Chartered Accountant Certificate for the Investment in Fixed Assets / Pollution Control Equipment / Generator.
• Certificate for the Installation of Pollution Control Equipment Obtained from the Directorate of Sustainable Technologies and Environmental (DSTE).
• Air/Water Consent Orders Obtained from DSTE.
• Notary Affidavit.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the investment in building need to be made to be eligible for the Infrastructure Subsidy?
A: Investments made on buildings on or after 31-7-2006 are eligible for the Infrastructure Subsidy.

Q: What types of industries are considered as "IT industries" for the purpose of the Infrastructure Subsidy?
A: "IT industries" include manufacturers of Computer Systems, Software/Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO).

Q: What are the minimum area requirements for buildings invested in by infrastructure developers under the Infrastructure Subsidy scheme?
A: Infrastructure developers must invest in buildings with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. of constructed area for leasing out to IT industries or biotechnology industries.

Q: What constitutes the eligible area for infrastructure developers to qualify for the Infrastructure Subsidy?
A: The eligible area is a minimum of 50,000 sq. ft. of constructed area for buildings invested in by infrastructure developers for leasing out to IT industries or biotechnology industries.

Q: What is the subsidy amount provided to bio-technology industry units under the Infrastructure Subsidy scheme?
A: Bio-technology industry units are eligible for a 25% subsidy, subject to a maximum of [?]50,00,000/-, for investments made in buildings with a minimum extent of 5,000 sq. ft. for self-occupation.

Q: How many installments are disbursed under the Infrastructure Subsidy scheme?
A: The subsidy is disbursed in annual installments not exceeding [?]25,00,000/- per annum until the total eligible subsidy is completed.

Q: What is the mode of application submission for the Infrastructure Subsidy scheme?
A: Applications for the Infrastructure Subsidy scheme are accepted offline, where applicants need to fill out the prescribed form and submit it along with required documents to the concerned authority.

Q: Where can applicants access the prescribed form for applying for the Infrastructure Subsidy?
A: The prescribed form for applying for the Infrastructure Subsidy is available on the Official Website of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.

Q: Can infrastructure developers leasing out buildings for both IT and biotechnology industries avail separate subsidies for each category?
A: Yes, infrastructure developers leasing out buildings for both IT and biotechnology industries can avail separate subsidies for each category, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for each.

Q: How does the eligibility criterion differ for infrastructure developers leasing out to IT industries compared to those leasing out to biotechnology industries?
A: The eligibility criterion remains the same for both categories of infrastructure developers, requiring an investment in buildings with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the size or extent of the building for infrastructure developers to qualify for the subsidy?
A: Yes, infrastructure developers must invest in buildings with a minimum extent of 50,000 sq. ft. constructed area to qualify for the Infrastructure Subsidy.

Q: Can industrial units investing in factory buildings for purposes other than IT or biotechnology industries avail the Infrastructure Subsidy?
A: No, industrial units must invest in factory buildings intended for setting up IT industries or biotechnology industries to qualify for the Infrastructure Subsidy.