Testing Equipment Scheme

Description
The Government of Haryana launched the Testing Equipment Assistance Scheme to support Micro and Small Enterprises MSEs in enhancing product quality through financial aid for procuring testing equipment. Eligible units can receive a 50% subsidy, up to ₹5,00,000/- annually, for purchasing new testing equipment. In order to ensure, Zero Defect‟ in the quality of products to make globally competitive, the Micro and small enterprises have to upgrade the quality of the products for which they are required to create testing facilities for testing of raw-materials and end products. The Micro and Small entrepreneurs find it difficult to purchase the testing equipment's because of limited resources. In order to meet this objective, State Govt. has made provision for Testing Equipment Assistance Scheme.

Benefits
• 50% Subsidy on Purchase of Testing Equipment :
• Support for Quality Enhancement
• Encouragement to Upgrade Infrastructure

Eligibility Criteria
1. The unit should have filed Udyam Registration Certificate (URC) and Haryana Udhyam Memorandum (HUM) on the portal for the statistical purpose, at any stage.
2. The unit should not have been placed in the restrictive list as notified by the State Government from time to time.
3. The unit should have obtained NOC/CLU from competent Authority if applicable.
4. The unit should be in commercial production.
5. The unit should be in regular production at the time of disbursement and the subsidy shall not be released to a closed unit.
6. No subsidy shall be admissible on the secondhand Testing Equipment and the equipment shall not be disposed of for 05 years from the date of purchase without approval of Competent Authority. The Joint Director/ Deputy Director, District MSME Centre shall conduct annual inspection of the unit to ensure that Testing Equipment is intact.
7. The Scheme shall commence with effect from 01.01.2021 for the Testing Equipment Assistance and shall remain in operation for a period of 05 years. The assistance shall be admissible on the purchase of testing equipment on or after 01.01.2021 and before 31.12.2025.
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Required Documents
• Copy of Udyam Registration Certificate (URC) and Haryana Udhyam Memorandum (HUM).
• Certificate of Incorporation/ Partnership deed/Partnership registration/ Co- operative society registration. iii. Board resolution/ Power of attorney.
• Copies of the purchase invoices of equipment(s) on which subsidy has been claimed and proof of payment made to the supplier.
• CA certificate in respect of investment in plant & machinery.
• Change of Land Use (CLU)/ NOC from competent authority, if applicable.
• List of existing Testing Equipments, if any.
• Copy GST return/Audited Balanced Sheet for last financial year.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Testing Equipment Assistance Scheme?
A: It is a financial assistance scheme by the Government of Haryana to support Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in purchasing new testing equipment.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: All Micro and Small Enterprises in Haryana that have obtained SSI Registration / filed EM Part-II / Udyog Aadhar are eligible.
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Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: To help MSEs ensure zero defect in their products by supporting the creation of testing facilities for raw materials and end products.
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Q: What is the amount of subsidy provided under this scheme?
A: 50% of the cost of testing equipment, subject to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/-per year.
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Q: What type of equipment is eligible for subsidy?
A: Only new testing equipment purchased between 14.08.2015 and 14.08.2020 is eligible.
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Q: Are second-hand testing equipment purchases covered under this scheme?
A: No, second-hand testing equipment is not eligible for subsidy.
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Q: What is the time limit to apply for the subsidy?
A: The application must be submitted within three months of purchasing the equipment.
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Q: Can a unit in commercial production apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, but the unit must be in regular commercial production at the time of disbursement.
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Q: Can equipment be sold or transferred after purchase?
A: No, the equipment must not be disposed of for five years from the date of purchase without approval.
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Q: What documents are required for applying?
A: Documents include EM Part-II acknowledgment, incorporation certificate, equipment invoices, proof of payment, CLU/NOC (if applicable), and others as listed in Annexure-I.
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Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: The application must be submitted on the web portal of the Department of Industries &amp; Commerce, Haryana.
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Q: Who is the competent authority for sanctioning the subsidy?
A: The Additional Director, Industries &amp; Commerce, Haryana.
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Q: Can the claim be reopened if it is rejected?
A: Yes, with the approval of the Director of Industries &amp; Commerce, if the request is made within 30 days of rejection.
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Q: Is there any appeal process if the subsidy is denied?
A: Yes, appeals can be filed before the Director, Industries &amp; Commerce, within 30 days of the order.
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Q: What happens if a false claim is made?
A: The applicant must refund the subsidy with 12% compound interest and may face legal action and be debarred from future assistance.
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