Simplification of procedures and fast track investment solutions has turned Orissa into an investor's delight.
Single Window facilitation
Generally a number of approvals are required from a range of different agencies for permission to establish and operate industries. All these regulations imply additional costs and delays in obtaining approvals.
To reduce this burden on investors, the State has enacted Orissa Industries Facilitation Act (OIFA) 2004, whereby all clearances required to start and operate an industry, are processed through a single point within a set time period.
Process Flow
The process followed in getting various approvals for setting up industries through the Single window mechanism is depicted in the following diagram.
As per the provision of OIFA, GoO by its notification no 4932 dated 9 th March has designated Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Orissa Ltd (IPICOL) and District Industries Centre (DICs) as State Level Nodal Agency and District Level Nodal Agency respectively. SLNA will function as “SHILPA JYOTHI” and DLNA as “SHILPA SATHI” to undertake industrial promotion activities and to facilitate investors.
Functions of State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA)
IPICOL, being the SLNA is responsible for performing the following important functions-
Provide Single Window Industrial Facilitation
Investment promotional activities at the State, National & International;
Investment climate improvement exercises;
Rendering necessary assistance and feedback in policy formulation for industrial progress;
Design Growth Strategies for Industrial Sectors that are key drivers of the State Economy
Guiding and assisting entrepreneurs to set-up industries in the state;
Liaising with various government department for getting clearance and approvals for the investor.
Function of District Level Nodal Agency (DLNA)
DICs, being the DLNA, are responsible for performing the following important functions-
Investment promotion activities at the District Level
Investment climate improvement exercise
Guiding and assisting entrepreneurs to set up industries in the District
Liaising with various government department/agencies for getting statutory clearance / approvals for the investor.
HLCA/SLSWCA
OIFA envisages a three-tier approval mechanism for according expeditious clearance to industrial projects based on the level of investment.
District Level Single Window Clearance Authority (investments upto Rs. 50 crore)
State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (investments more than Rs. 50 crore but less than Rs. 1,000 crore)
High Level Clearance Authority (investments more than Rs. 1,000 crore)
These authorities would examine the proposals for setting up industrial units and other projects in their respective jurisdiction / districts and take decision and communicate their decision to the entrepreneurs and other Departments or Authorities concerned within the prescribed time limit.
Composition of High Level Clearance Authority
1
Chief Minister of Orissa
Chairperson
2
Minister of Industries
Member
3
Minister of Finance
Member
4
Minister of Steel & Mines
Member
5
Minister of Energy
Member
6
Minister of Labour
Member
7
Chief Secretary, Orissa
Member
8
Development Commissioner, Orissa
Member
9
Principal Secretary / Secretary, Finance
Member
10
Principal Secretary / Secretary, Steel & Mines department
Member
11
Principal Secretary / Secretary, Forest & Environment Department
Member
12
Principal Secretary / Secretary, Industries department
Member
13
Chairman – cum – Managing Director of IPICOL
Member
Any other member can be co-opted with the approval of the Chairman.
Composition of State Level Single Window Clearance Authority
1
Chief Secretary, Orissa
Chairperson
2
Principal Secretary / Secretary, Industries Department
Member
3
Principal Secretary / Secretary, Finance department
Member
4
Principal Secretary / Secretary, Energy Department
Member
5
Principal Secretary / Secretary, S & M Department
Member
6
Principal Secretary / Secretary, Revenue Department
Member
7
Principal Secretary / Secretary, W. R. Department
Member
8
Principal Secretary / Secretary, F.E department
Member
9
Principal Secretary / Secretary, Agriculture Department
Member
10
Principal Secretary / Secretary, L & E department
Member
11
Principal Secretary / Secretary / Special Secretary C&T Department
Member
12
Engineer in chief cum Secretary, Works Department
Member
13
Secretary to Government, Law Department
Member
14
Chairman – cum – Managing Director of IDCO
Member
15
Chairman – cum – Managing Director of GRIDCO
Member
16
Secretary, Pollution Control Board
Member
17
Chairman – cum – Managing Director of IPICOL
Member
Any other member can be co-opted with the approval of the Chairman.
DSWCA
District Level Single Window Clearance Authority (investments upto Rs. 50 crore)
Composition of District Level Single Window Clearance Authority
1
District Collector
Chairperson
2
General Manager, DIC
Member
3
Sub – Collector
Member
4
C.T.O
Member
5
Divisional head of IDCO
Member
6
Regional Officer, Pollution Control Board
Member
7
Concerned Executive Engineer (WR)
Member
8
Executive Officer of the Concerned Municipality / NAC
Member
9
Executive Engineer, GRIDCO
Member
10
Manager, Lead Bank
Member
11
Branch Manager of OSFC
Member
Any other member can be co-opted with the approval of the Chairperson.
