Pursuant to recommendations of Business Reform Action Plan 2019 for Ease of Doing Business and with a view to further strengthen the service portfolio of the Single Window Portal of Andhra Pradesh, additional services will now be delivered through the Single Window Portal (https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/).
The following instructions have been issued in this regard –
1. Industrial applicants to apply for the services (in Annexure of the Order) through Single Window Portal only. No physical / manual application will be accepted in addition to the online application;
2. No physical copies of documents will be requested by the Competent Authority and documents uploaded with online application should be sufficient;
3. There should be no requirement of any physical touchpoint between the applicant and the Department / Agency. The applicant should not be required to get in touch with department authorities physically except in cases where inspection / site visit is mandated by law;
4. Downloaded certificate will be considered valid and physically signed / stamped certificate shall not be required.
Background
The modified Single Desk Policy 2015 was issued to create a one stop shop to provide all necessary clearances / renewals for starting and operating an industry within 21 working days. The policy further eliminates the need to interact with multiple regulatory authorities for obtaining clearances for setting up industry in the State. Additionally, the Single Desk Portal eliminates the need for physical document submission by providing for online filing, document submission and tracking of applications and allows payments to be made electronically to obtain timely approvals online.
For a detailed read on the Additional Services to be delivered through Single Window Portal of Andhra Pradesh, please refer to the attached document.
Source: Industries and Commerce (P&I) Department, Andhra Pradesh
