How to Lease a MIDC Warehouse: Compliance Checklist
This checklist is a practical guide. Requirements can vary by location and usage; confirm with official authorities and licensed consultants.
1) Due Diligence
- Title/lease deed verification and encumbrance check.
- Layout/OC/CC status and usage compliance (industrial/warehouse).
- Power, water, approach road, and drainage adequacy.
2) Key Permissions
- Fire NOC: layout compliance, fire‑fighting equipment, hydrants/sprinklers as applicable.
- Factory License (if applicable): registration and renewals for manufacturing/processing.
- MPCB CTE/CTO: consent to establish/operate based on category and activity.
- Shops & Establishment, GST, and any local body NOCs.
3) Documents & Timelines
- Agreement drafts (LOI, lease deed), SD/registration, notarizations.
- Identity, incorporation, and board resolutions as needed.
- Typical processing times and sequencing (Fire → MPCB → Factory, etc.).
4) Hand‑over Readiness
- Fit‑outs, racking, and flooring readiness.
- Safety/evacuation plans, signage, and training.
- Utility metering and handover checklist.