AEWC-MESIFAI-VI

"Assistance for Energy and Water Conservation" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives"

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.

State Cash

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Waste and environmental impact

Target beneficiaries: Business Entity

Tags: Audit, Energy, Water, Industry, Business, Entrepreneur

Details

"Assistance for Energy and Water Conservation" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - Various Incentives" is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme came into force with effect from 1st April 2017 and is in operation in the whole of the UT of Puducherry. Through this scheme, 50% of the fees paid to the recognized institution/consultant for conducting the energy/water audit is reimbursed, subject to a limit of ₹25,000/-. In order to be eligible, the unit should have achieved saving in energy/water minimum by 10% of average monthly consumption of previous 12 months before conduct of audit. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Department.

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 amount shall be disbursed through the financial institutions/banks only, if the unit is financed by them, towards the adjustment against the loan availed by the entrepreneurs or for the creation of additional fixed assets or for the working capital purposes
  • In case of self-financed units, the subsidy shall be disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit. The financial institution shall mean and include PIPDIC or any other Government Corporation, Scheduled Banks including Co-operative Banks

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 amount shall be disbursed through the financial institutions/banks only, if the unit is financed by them, towards the adjustment against the loan availed by the entrepreneurs or for the creation of additional fixed assets or for the working capital purposes.
  • In case of self-financed units, the subsidy shall be disbursed directly to the entrepreneur/unit.

*The financial institution shall mean and include PIPDIC or any other Government Corporation, Scheduled Banks including Co-operative Banks.

Eligibility

  • All the 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 of the industrial units. This 60% of the local employment will have to be maintained by the industrial unit during the period specified in the Affidavit.
  • The unit should have achieved saving in energy/water minimum by 10% of average monthly consumption of 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 in any manner till the completion of 5 years from the date of submitting the application/disbursement of the subsidy whichever is later.
  • The additional investments made by the new/existing industrial units after availing the first claim are also eligible for subsidy up to the ceiling limit.

*The date of commencement as admitted by the entrepreneurs shall be reckoned after due verification by the officials of the Industries Department.

Special Cases

If, two or more industrial undertakings are set up by the same person as proprietor, common partners, common Board of Directors/shareholders, such units are eligible for subsidy as separate entity provided the location of the unit are different and licenses /clearances/ registrations are obtained separately for the enterprises.

Application Process

Offline

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: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
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 number (if applicable).

Post-Application Process

Step 1: The applications shall be scrutinized by the Directorate of the Industries on merit basis for the grant of incentives/subsidies/assistances to determine the quantum of amount admissible will be placed before the State Level Committee.
Step 2: The State Level Committee will go into the merits of each case to decide whether the unit qualifies for the grant of incentive/subsidy and will recommend the quantum of incentive/subsidy admissible to the unit.

Application Deadline

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.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

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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