MSME Tamil Nadu Pay Roll Subsidy Scheme : msmetamilnadu.tn.gov.in

Organisation : Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department (MSME)
Scheme Name : Pay Roll Subsidy Scheme
Applicable State/UT : Tamil Nadu
Website : https://www.msmetamilnadu.tn.gov.in/payroll.php

What is MSME Pay Roll Subsidy Scheme?

The scheme “Payroll Subsidy” by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, is introduced with the objective of assisting MSMEs in reducing their employee cost. The scheme provides reimbursement of employee’s contributions to the EPF for their employees for the first three years from the date of commencement of commercial production, subject to a maximum of ₹ 24,000/- per employee per annum.

Related / Similar Scheme : MSME Tamil Nadu PEACE Energy Efficiency Scheme

Benefits of MSME Pay Roll Subsidy Scheme

Reimbursement of employee’s contribution to the EPF for their employees for the first three years from the date of commencement of commercial production, subject to a maximum of ₹ 24,000/- per employee per annum.

Eligibility of MSME Pay Roll Subsidy Scheme

** All micro enterprises anywhere in the state of Tamil Nadu.
** Small and medium enterprises set up in 254 industrially backward blocks and all industrial estates promoted by the Government and the Government agencies like SIPCOT, TANSIDCO etc.
** Agro-based small and medium enterprises set up in all 388 blocks of the state.
** The unit should have employed more than 20 persons. Only regular workers will be taken into account. Casual, temporary or contract workers will not be taken into account.
** If the employee strength falls below 20 for any of the months, the claim will be restricted to the months in which the conditions are satisfied.

Exclusions:
Following list of Manufacturing Enterprises/activities are not eligible –
1. Sugar.
2. Distilleries, brewery and malt extraction.
3. Units utilizing Molasses/ rectified spirit/ de-natured spirit as raw material for manufacture of potable alcohol.
4. Fertiliser (except bio-fertilisers).
5. Mining and quarrying.
6. Iron and steel smelting.
7. Beedis/ cigarettes/ cigars/ gutka and tobacco-based products.
8. All types of Saw Mills.
9. Cement.
10. Aluminium smelting.
11. Calcium carbide.
12. Slaughter house.
13. Re-packing of drugs/ medicine/ chemical, without any processing or value addition.
14. Azoic/ reactive dyes.
15. Fire cracker.
16. Industries manufacturing and or utilizing Ozone depleting substances.
17. Poultry.
18. Cyanide.
19. Caustic soda.
20. Potassium chloride.
21. Nylon fibre.
22. Rayon fibre.
23. Polyester fibre.
24. One-time use and throw away plastics.
25. All service MSMEs.
26. Any other enterprise/ activity as may be notified by the Government.

How To Apply For MSME Pay Roll Subsidy Scheme?

To apply for MSME Pay Roll Subsidy Scheme in Tamil Nadu, Follow the below steps

Step 1: Registration
** Visit the Official Website/Portal of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. In the top ribbon, click “Login / Registration”.
** In the registration form, fill in the mandatory details accurately, Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Create a new password. The password must contain a minimum of 8 characters, 1 Upper Case Letter, 1 Lower Case Letter, and 1 Numeric Field.
** Fill in the captcha code, and click “Register”.

Step 2: Login
Visit the Login Page and click “Login”, and then fill in the credentials received on your registered Email ID and the registered Mobile Number.

Step 3: Form Filling
** After successfully logging in, hover over “Schemes” in the top ribbon, and then click on the concerned scheme from the dropdown.
** On the next page, hover over “Apply Online” in the top ribbon, and then click on “New Application” from the dropdown.
** Fill in all the mandatory fields of the Application Form. Carefully review all the information provided, acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, and then click “Proceed”.
** Note down the reference number appearing on the screen and then click “Close”.

Step 4: Upload Documents
** Now, hover over “Schemes” in the top ribbon, and then click “Upload Documents” from the dropdown.
** On the next page, provide the Application ID and click “Submit”.
** On the next page, upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
** After uploading the documents, click “View” to verify the documents uploaded for correctness.

Step 5: Submission
** Fill in all the checkboxes appearing at the bottom of the screen and then click “Submit Application”.
** The message regarding the submission of the online application to GM/DIC / RJD will be received on your mobile phone.

Step 6: Track Application Status
You can check the status of your application here. The portal may provide updates via email or SMS regarding your application status.

Time Limit for Filing Application:
Within 3 months after the completion of the financial year for the claim of the previous year.

Documents Required For MSME Pay Roll Subsidy Scheme

** Copy of UDYAM Registration Certificate.
** Attested Copy of TANGEDCO Meter Card.
** If the Enterprise is functioning in its own land, Copy of the Land Purchase Deed, duly signed by the applicant.
** If the Enterprise is functioning in a leased land/building, Copy of the Lease Agreement Deed executed on stamp paper of ₹ 100/-, for a minimum period of 11 months from the date of commencement of commercial production.
** Copy of Machinery Invoice.
** Copy of First Sale Invoice raised after the Commencement of Commercial Production.
** Copy of Returns filed under the Employees Provident Fund 1952.
** Copy of NOC [No Objection Certificate].
** Copy of Tax Receipt.

Note:
The file type should be PDF (.pdf). The file size should be less than 200 kb.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Here’s a breakdown of the application process for the MSME Payroll Subsidy Scheme in Tamil Nadu:

Eligibility:
1. Micro enterprises anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
2. Small and medium enterprises set up in:
** 254 industrially backward blocks.
** All industrial estates promoted by the Government/Government agencies (SIPCOT, TANSIDCO etc.).
3. Agro-based small and medium enterprises set up in any of the 388 blocks in the state.

Process:
Registration:
Visit the official website of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. There, you’ll find a registration section.

Login:
After registering, you’ll be able to log in to the portal using your credentials.

Form Filling:
Once logged in, locate the application form for the MSME Payroll Subsidy Scheme. Fill out the form accurately with all the required details.

Document Upload:
The specific documents required may vary, but some common ones include:
** Attested copy of TANGEDCO Meter Card (if applicable)
** Land purchase deed (if enterprise owns the land) or Lease agreement deed (if leasing)
** Machinery invoice
** First sale invoice after commencing commercial production
** Returns filed under the Employees’ Provident Fund Act, 1952.
** No Objection Certificate (NOC)
** Tax receipts

Submission:
After filling out the form and uploading the documents, submit the application online.

Note:
It’s important to note that this information is for general guidance. For the latest information and specific requirements, refer to the official MSME department website of Tamil Nadu or contact the department directly.