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Published on: Aug 17, 2026

Telangana (TS-iPASS)

The Government of

Telangana (GoT) passed the Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System (TS-iPASS) to increase the processing rate of applications related to the various issue of clearances to set up industries. TS-iPASS was introduced through Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System Act, 2014 (Act No.3 of 2014). The TS-iPASS shall be monitored by the Government of Telangana.

TS-iPASS

TS-iPASS is a certification system that provides support to industries, services, manufacturing

companies in Telangana. It is an online process that helps to clear certification process and permissions within short timelines. TS-iPASS was established with the following features; they are:

Eliminating the direct approach
Approvals for certification
Online payment for certification and clearance to set up industries
Quick response to quick queries through feedback and grievance cell
Establish Investor facilitation cell to have a single point of contact and to increase the investments

The Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System Act, 2014 was enacted on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Industrial Single Window Clearance Act of 2002. It was created to increase the swiftness of application and certificate clearance process for industrial units that are proposed for the new state. The TS-iPASS Act shall boost the

investment to increase the number of investors to set up industrial units.

Objectives of TS-iPASS

Swift process for issuing licenses, clearances and certificates
Increase industrial growth
Create secure and progressive regulation for business and industrial sector
Create employment opportunities
Create necessary steps to protect the environment

Features of TS-iPASS

Pre-scrutiny shall be conducted twice a week for the application process
All the approval process shall have a single point of approval system by the relevant developments
Accepted applications will be referred by District Committees and examined by state-level TS-iPASS committee members
Approval for Megaprojects will be issued by self-certification, and the receipt for the self-certification will be received to the applicant within 15 days
Provision of penalty if the departments have delayed clearances
Secure and progressive regulation for the business environment
Services including IT, medical and communication services with relevant infrastructure development

Types of Certificates Approved from TS-iPASS Portal

Approval certificate from Pollution Control Board for establishing industry( for Red, Green, Orange categories only)
Approval of factory plan from the Factory Department
Approval of building plan from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) and Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (KUDA)
Change of land from HMDA
Non-Agricultural lands Assessment (NALA) conversion from the Department of Revenue
Feasibility for Power from the Department of Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Gram-Panchayat
NOC from the Fire Department
Permission from the Department of Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage

Classification of Projects

The projects for TS-iPASS are classified into:

Mega Projects: Investment above Rs.200 crore Other Large Projects: Investments from Rs.10 crore to Rs.200 crore Medium Projects: Investments from Rs.5 to Rs.10 crore Small Projects: Investments from Rs.25 to Rs.25 lakhs Micro Projects: Investments less than Rs.25 lakhs

Combined Application Form (CAF)

Combined Application Form (CAF) should be used for applying clearances to the concerned authorities of the state departments. The CAF has to be submitted online along with self-certification certificate, fees, relevant documents, enclosures and attachments. However, the CAF can be applied manually through the Nodal Agency. The charges for submitting the application form should be followed as per the guidelines as stipulated by the state government.

Investment Limits for TS-iPASS

The investment for TS-iPASS has been divided into three categories, they are

Direct TS-iPASS
State TS-iPASS
Telangana State Wide Investment Facilitation Board (T-SWIFT)

S. No.	Jurisdiction	Investment Limits
1	Direct TS-iPASS	The investments for projects can be up to Rs.5 crore in Plant and Machinery including components and capital expenditure
2	State TS-iPASS	The investments for projects can be from Rs.5 crore to rs.200 crore in Plant and Machinery including components and capital expenditure
3	Telangana State Wide Investment Facilitation Board (T-SWIFT0	All investments for megaprojects above Rs.200 crore or with an employment potential of more than 1000 people in Plant and Machinery including components and capital expenditure

Time Limit for Processing the Applications

S. No.	Investment Amount	Time Limit
1	For investments in capital expenditure less than Rs.200 crore	A maximum time limit of 30 days from the date issuing the acknowledgement
2	For investments in capital expenditure above Rs.200 crore	Approval within 15 days. Clearance from the agencies is not required. (except state government)

Time Limit for Setting up the Industry

If the land allotted for the company has been provided by TSIIC or any other government agency, the company should provide financial closure within one year. The company should have also stated the operations within two years from the date of permission. Companies failing to adhere to the rules should return the land to the government.

Application Process

To apply for clearance of certificates online, the applicant should register with the TS-iPASS portal

Step 1: Click on login to Register with TS-iPASS portal TS-iPASS login page

Step 2: Click on 'New User Registration' Step 3: Fill all the boxes with relevant details

Step 4: Enter the OTP to register with TS-iPASS portal Step 5: After registering with TS-iPASS, the applicant can choose from three options to upload or seek approval for certificates "Entrepreneur Dashboard - CPE (Pre-Establishment Approval)" "Entrepreneur Dashboard - CFO (Pre-Operational Approval)" "Others (Grievance, Incentive, Raw material, Help Desk)" Step 6: Provide the details as required by CPE/CFO Step 7: Fill the questionnaire before filling the common application and make payments Step 8: Fill the boxes with relevant project details Step 9: Submit the questionnaire as per applicable approvals Step 10: Pay the relevant fees as stipulated by each department Step 11: Attach all the necessary documents Step 12: After successful payments for all the departments, the applicant can download the receipt for the payments

Documents Required

A signed copy of Annexure I
Documents related to combined Site Plan
Documents related to the building plan
Certificate for Incorporation
Documents related to HMDA
Form B1 and Form B2 (for red category only)
Common Application Form (CAF)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Telangana TS IPASS.

TS-iPASS (Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System) is an online certification system established by the Government of Telangana to provide support and expedite the clearance process for industries, services, and manufacturing companies looking to set up operations in the state.

The primary objectives of TS-iPASS are to ensure a swift process for issuing licenses, clearances, and certificates, increase industrial growth, create a secure and progressive regulatory environment for businesses and industries, and generate employment opportunities while protecting the environment.

Projects under TS-iPASS are classified based on their investment amount into Mega Projects (above Rs. 200 crore), Other Large Projects (Rs. 10 crore to Rs. 200 crore), Medium Projects (Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10 crore), Small Projects (Rs. 25 lakhs to Rs. 5 crore), and Micro Projects (less than Rs. 25 lakhs).

The Combined Application Form (CAF) is a unified application form that must be submitted online or manually through the Nodal Agency to apply for clearances from various state departments. It includes self-certification, fees, relevant documents, and attachments.

The investment limits for TS-iPASS categories are: Direct TS-iPASS (up to Rs. 5 crore in plant and machinery), State TS-iPASS (Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 200 crore in plant and machinery), and Telangana State Wide Investment Facilitation Board (T-SWIFT) for megaprojects above Rs. 200 crore or with an employment potential of more than 1000 people.

For investments in capital expenditure less than Rs. 200 crore, the maximum time limit for processing applications is 30 days from the date of issuing the acknowledgment. For investments above Rs. 200 crore, the approval should be granted within 15 days without requiring clearances from agencies (except the state government).

If the land allotted for the company is provided by TSIIC or any other government agency, the company should provide financial closure within one year and start operations within two years from the date of permission. Failing to do so may result in the land being returned to the government.

To apply for clearances online through the TS-iPASS portal, an applicant must first register on the portal, choose the relevant option (CPE, CFO, or Others), fill out the questionnaire, provide project details, make necessary payments, and attach required documents.

Some of the certificates approved through the TS-iPASS portal include approvals from the Pollution Control Board, Factory Department, HMDA, DTCP, KUDA, Department of Revenue, TSSPDCL, Gram-Panchayat, and Fire Department, among others.

TS-iPASS is a crucial initiative by the Government of Telangana to streamline the clearance process for industries, attract more investors, boost industrial growth, and create employment opportunities in the state while maintaining a progressive and secure regulatory environment.