CAF (Common Application Form) — Uttarakhand Single Window Clearance
What It Is
The CAF (Common Application Form) is the online application an investor or entrepreneur files through the Uttarakhand Single Window Clearance System.
To apply for multiple state (Invest Uttarakhand) approvals (land, utilities, clearances, statutory registrations) via a single portal. It streamlines approvals and tracks applications centrally.
Who Needs It
New industrial / commercial units, expansions requiring statutory/state approvals, investors seeking incentive claims or state clearances.
PROCEDURES - :
Issuing / Processing Authority
Nodal agency: Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand via the Invest Uttarakhand Single Window Clearance System (SWCS). The portal integrates with district authorities and line departments for statutory approvals.
“With the Uttarakhand Single Window Clearance – CAF, entrepreneurs can save time, reduce paperwork, and fast-track their business setup with a seamless, transparent, and efficient approval system.”
“CAF brings all approvals under a single platform, ensuring that investors and businesses in Uttarakhand experience a hassle-free process from application to clearance.”
Key Documents Required (Typical)
• Project summary (capacity, product, investment). • Company incorporation documents / PAN / GST (as applicable)
• Land documents (title, lease/ownership, khasra for rural land) and site map
• Technical drawings / layout sketch
• Environmental / pollution documents if applicable (NOC, consent)
• Proof of identity & address of promoters (as required by specific approvals).
(Exact required attachments vary per approval requested; the portal prompts per-department lists.)
Timeline — CAF (Common Application Form) Process in Uttarakhand
Step 1: Registration
Businesses register on the Uttarakhand Single Window Portal and create a login ID.
Step 2: CAF Submission
Fill out and submit the Common Application Form online with all required details and documents.
Step 3: Application Review
Authorities review the submitted CAF and forward it to concerned departments for approvals.
Step 4: Clarifications (if required)
In case of missing details or discrepancies, applicants are notified to provide clarifications or additional documents.
Step 5: Departmental Approvals
Relevant departments process the application simultaneously through the single window system.
Step 6: Final Clearance
After approvals from all concerned authorities, the applicant receives consolidated clearance digitally.
Step 7: Business Setup
With clearances in place, the investor can proceed smoothly with project implementation in Uttarakhand.