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Question 1: What Role does UPSIDC play?
Answer: UPSIDC provides both developed and undeveloped land to industry in
its Industrial Areas.


Question 2: Is the land free-hold or lease-hold?
Answer: Land/Plot is allotted and then leased out for 90 Years.


Question 3:What are the advantages of locating industry in UPSIDC industrial area?
Answer: Several, Important Ones are:

 Title of land is clear and free from encumbrances;
 Industrial areas are provided with both primary and support infrastructure;
 The land is for industrial purpose thus the time loss on getting non-agricultural use conversion is avoided;
 Allottes enjoy cluster benefits related to raw material, market, technology, common services, linkages etc.


Question 4: Are the land price realistic?
Answer:
Mostly the price or the premium rate is cost based. Thus premium rate is fixed based on the cost of acquisition and cost of development. Considering the type and extent of infrastructure being provided and liberal provision of circulation spaces (Roads), greens parks and and buffers between different land uses, cost of the land is much on the lower side in comparison to prevailing market rates.

Question 5: How do I get the land allotted?
Answer:
Application form can be obtained from the web site or any of the offices whose addresses are mentioned in the website. The application form is free of cost unless advertised otherwise and the same application form can be used for application for any area.

You have to submit duly filled and signed application form alongwith payment towards processing fee and earnest money as per the rate mentioned in the form itself, brief project report including details of promotters, financial managerial & technical strengths & experience, land utilization plan and documents relating to applicants constitution. Application form can be submitted to the concerned regional offices of UPSIDC or GM, District Industries Center of the concerned district .For Industrial Areas located in fast/very fast moving areas applications are called for tri-monthly through advertisement in major newspapers-a copy of which is also placed on the web. Eligible Applicants are called for the interview.

Question 6: Whom to approach in UPSIDC for information?
Answer:
You may approach the following:-

1) Managing Director.
2) Jt. Managing Director.
3) Chief Engineer/General Manager.
4) Chief Manager, Industrial Area.
5) Regional Managers.

Question 7: Can somebody show the industrial sites/plots available for allotment?
Answer:
Yes, With prior appointment, the Junior engineer of the concerned regional office will show the available sites.

Question 8: Do I have to pay the entire cost of the plot in one go?
Answer:
The choice is yours. You can pay in lump some or go for deferred payment under which balance 75/90 Percent of the cost is payable in 10/8 equal, half yearly installments with interest on reducing balance. However, there is no discount in premium in case of lump sum payment.

Question 9: Do I have to buy land only in existing industrial areas?
Answer:
UPSIDC also acquires large tracts of land for single firm as per its locational choice. After acquisition, land is allotted on “as in basis” i.e. without any development and leased out for 90 years. Land compensation and other charges are however payable in advance in this case.

Question 10: How long does it take to complete allotment procedure?
Answer:
In slow moving areas where allotments are open on on-going basis, allotment letter is issued within 30 Days. In fast/Very fast moving areas IAs, Plots are advertised every Three months and allotment process completed in that period.

Question 11: How soon can I get possession of land?
Answer:
Possession of land will be handed over with in seven days from the date of execution of the lease deed. For the latter, payment of up-to-date dues is necessary.

Question 12: What time do I get to set up my unit?
Answer:
An allottee is given 24 months time from the date of allotment for completing construction and starting commercial production, failing which allotment is liable to be cancelled.

Question 13: Can I get extra time to setting up unit?
Answer:
In the event of reasons of delay on your part being found genuine & beyond control, UPSIDC may allow extra time on payment of fee or without, depending on the category of the industrial area. It is, however, advisable to implement project in time to avoid disappointment later on.

Question 14: Can I transfer land to others? Can I change constitution of the firm?
Answer:
Yes. Transfer of land as well as reconstitution is subject to policies prevailing at the time of transfer/reconstitution. Generally, however, these facilities are permissible within the time allowed for setting up industry. In case of utilized plot, there is no time limit. Besides, you can also avail of facilities like project change, addition of product and sub-division within above time limits. In case of utilized plot, permission for sub-letting can also be availed for a portion of land or entire land.

Question 15: Can I use plot for residential or commercial purposes?
Answer:
No! You must not use the plot for any purpose other than that allowed by UPSIDC. While residential use is never permitted (excepting part area for essential staff), certain commercial uses as compatible with the industrial use and to the extent required in the area, can be permitted on payment of 100% additional premium on the rate prevailing at the time of permission. Some of these are: Warehouse, Restaurant, Petrol pump, Weight bridge etc.