In line with the recommendations under the Business Reforms Action Plan for the States under the Ease of Doing Business, issued by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, the Government of Goa has in a recent Order dated 28th May, 2019 informed the availability of the online facility to file returns.
It is now mandatory to submit the following returns under the Factories Act, 1948 through online mode only:
(i) Half Yearly Returns (Form No.35) under The Factories Act, 1948;
(ii) Annual Returns (Form No.34) under The Factories Act, 1948;
(iii) Annual Returns of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrence (Form No.37) under The Factories Act, 1948;
Source: Inspectorate of Factories and Boilers, Goa