Measuring "Cost of Regulation", an exercise by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
This questionnaire is aimed at measuring the Administrative Burden on businesses arising due to regulatory requirements. The questions are purpose-driven to evaluate the “Cost of Regulation” objectively.

To be filled by respondents having availed one or more services, during the period 1st April 2021 – 31st March 2023

Please fill one form per service in a particular state. 
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Select the category of the firm *
Provide the Sector/ Industry *
Select the Government service that was availed

(Between 1st April 2021 – 31st March 2023)
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Select the State/ UT in which the Government service was availed *
Select the Date of first application to the Government agency/department

(For which the final approval date by the Government agency should lie between 1st April 2021 – 31st March 2023)
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Select the Date of final approval, as received from the Government agency/department

(Approval date should lie between 1st April 2021 – 31st March 2023)
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1. Time Cost
Definition: Time spent by employees of the firm on different activities during the application stage. It includes, but not limited to, time spent on preparing for the original application (and application for renewals, wherever applicable). 

(Answer the Time Cost questions for the selected Service only)
1.1 Cumulative time spent by employees on preparation of the application (in Hours)

(Time spent in hours for activities, such as: 
a. Filling application
b. Document preparation & Verification
c. Department visits
d. Preparing NOCs, etc.)
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1.2 Monthly wage/salary of employees involved (in INR)

(Mention the salaries paid to employees involved in getting the approval)
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2. Substantive Cost
Definition: Includes substantial cost arising due to regulatory requirements. For e.g. procurement/ maintenance cost of any equipment, maintenance of registers/documents, cost related to intimation of any information to the Government or any other substantial cost.

(Answer the Substantive Cost questions for the selected Service only)
2.1 Cost incurred for purchasing equipment/machinery due to regulatory requirements (in INR) 

(Mention the total cost incurred for purchasing equipment/machinery such as Fire-fighting equipment; or NA if no cost was incurred)

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2.2 Cost of maintenance of equipment/machinery purchased due to regulatory requirements (Annual cost in INR)

(Mention the annual cost incurred for  maintaining the equipment/machinery one or more; or NA if no cost was incurred)
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2.3 Any cost of testing/sampling requirements, through Government empaneled agencies or otherwise (Annual cost in INR)

(Examples – Manufacturer’s Test Reports, Calibration Certificates, Safety Certificates, Insulation Resistance, Earth Resistance, Engine/Alternator, AVR, Water and Wastewater balance, etc. Mention NA if no cost was incurred)
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2.4 Cost related to maintenance of documents, reports and/or intimation to the Government (in INR)

(Examples - STP/ ETP proposal, DPR/Environment Impact, Assessment Report, CRZ clearance Report/ Layout, Record of Rights (ROR), Copy of Jamabandi, Title deed, Patta Passbook, etc. Mention NA if no cost was incurred)
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2.5 Any other substantial cost incurred to adhere to compliance requirements? (in INR)

(Please mention the annual additional costs incurred along with the details of the cost; or NA if no cost was incurred)
3. Intermediary Cost 
Definition: Charges paid to a third-party agency to remain compliant with regulatory compliance requirements. For e.g. cost paid for audits, risk compliances, certifications, reports, services of Architects, Lawyers, etc.

(Answer the Intermediary Cost questions for the selected Service only)
3.1 Fee paid to Chartered Accountant/ Tax consultant/ Company Secretary (in INR)

(Examples - Board of Directors resolution certification by CS, Audit certification, TDS Certificate, etc. Please mention the cost incurred for certification, consulting etc.; or NA if no cost was incurred)
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3.2 Fee paid to Lawyers/ Legal Expert (in INR)

(Examples: Cost incurred for Notary related tasks such as Affidavit, Legal opinion, Drafting fee, Registration related tasks etc. Please mention NA if no cost was incurred)
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3.3 Fee paid to Experts/Consultants (in INR)

(Cost incurred as consultancy charges. Please mention NA if no cost was incurred)
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3.4 Fee paid to Architects/Structural Engineers (in INR)

(Cost incurred for any drawings made such as Site Plan, Key Plan, Topo Plan, Detailed Drawing with machine layout in third angle projection, Single Line Diagram, Substation Plan, Earthing Plan, etc. Please mention NA if no cost was incurred)
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3.5 Any other fees paid to intermediaries (in INR)

(Examples - Licensed Electricity Contractor, Property dealer/agent, etc. Please specify the details; or NA if no cost was incurred)
4. Delay Cost
Definition: Costs incurred due to delay in approvals. For e.g. Cost of idle labor, bank interest, depreciation of machinery, rent etc. If there was no disruption in the business due to delay in approvals, kindly mention NA.

(Answer the Delay Cost questions for the selected Service only)
4.1 Bank interest paid for idle period (in INR) *
4.2 Rent paid for idle period (in INR) *
4.3 Plant/Machinery cost for idle period (in INR)

(Please mention Depreciation in case of own machinery and rent in case of rented machinery)
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4.4 Labor related cost for idle period (in INR)

(Please mention the total labour cost incurred by the company during the idle period)
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5. Statutory Cost
Definition: Total fee payable directly to the Government departments/agencies related to approval or renewal.

(Answer the Statutory Cost questions for the selected Service only)
5.1 Statutory Cost (in INR)

(Mention Form fees, Scrutiny/License/Permit/Registration fee and/or Inspection Fee) 
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5.2 Payment mode for Statutory cost incurred
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5.3 Any other Fee paid (in INR)

(Any other fee paid to the Government for obtaining approval. Please mention NA if no cost was incurred)
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