Special Amnesty Scheme for Non-viable/Closed Industrial Units
Purpose:
A time-bound State relief mechanism for eligible non-viable or closed industrial units to settle specified outstanding State dues or liabilities under the conditions of the notified amnesty window.
Objective:
To facilitate closure or settlement of legacy liabilities, improve recovery of Government dues, reduce prolonged disputes and enable eligible assets or promoters to regularise their position.
Relevant Government Reference / Government Resolution / Orders / Circulars
The specific Government Resolution/notification announcing the applicable Special Amnesty Scheme and prescribing its period, covered dues, relief and exclusions. The latest operative notification must be verified.
Online Facility Available
Apply to the concerned DIC/competent Industries Department authority.
Online Application Link
Apply to the department/authority holding the eligible dues during the notified amnesty period; no permanent common portal is identified.
Applicable Fee
No separate scheme application fee is ordinarily specified. Beneficiary contribution, bank processing charges and statutory expenses may apply under scheme/bank norms.
Mode of Fee Payment
Where payment, beneficiary contribution or bank charges apply, payment should be made only through the authorised portal, treasury, bank or implementing agency against an official receipt.
Decision-Making Authority
Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, through the concerned DIC/Joint Director/implementing agency and the competent sanctioning committee specified in the applicable Government Resolution.
Time Required for Decision
No uniform period is stated in the attached matrix. The period depends on completeness, field verification, appraisal, committee/bank sanction, budget availability and statutory approvals.
Online Grievance Redressal Link
Aaple Sarkar Grievance Redressal Portal: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in; the applicant may also approach the concerned DIC or Directorate of Industries.
Office Address
Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, New Administrative Building, Madam Cama Road, Opposite Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400032; or the concerned District Industries Centre.
Contact Telephone Number
Refer to the current Directorate of Industries/DIC official directory for the concerned district or scheme nodal officer.
Official Contact Email ID
Refer to the current Directorate of Industries/DIC official directory for the concerned district or scheme nodal officer.
Beneficiary:
Non-viable or closed units falling within the definitions, cut-off dates, departments, dues and exclusions stated in the operative amnesty Government Resolution. Eligibility is notification-specific and must be established with documentary evidence.
Benefits:
Waiver or reduction of eligible interest, penalty or other specified components upon payment of the required principal/settlement amount within the notified period.
How To Apply
Procedure:
1. Confirm the unit meets closed/non-viable eligibility conditions.
2. Compile closure, loan, asset, statutory dues and management/transfer documents.
3. Apply to the General Manager, DIC or competent authority under the prescribed procedure.
4. Obtain verification/recommendation from the relevant committee/authority.
5. Pay eligible principal Government dues in one lump sum, where sanctioned.
6. Complete transfer/exit and obtain waiver/closure orders for eligible interest and penalty.
Required Documents: Application, unit registration and closure/non-viability evidence, assessment or demand orders, statement of arrears, payment records, litigation details, authority letters, undertakings and proof of payment under the amnesty terms.