Punjab CLU/EDC Exemption 2022
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Eligible Punjab units get 100% exemption or reimbursement of CLU and EDC charges under the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022.
About this subsidy
Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 gives eligible units a 100% exemption from — or reimbursement of — Change of Land Use (CLU) and External Development Charges (EDC) levied when industrial land is converted and developed. For a unit buying or converting land for a plant, these are usually among the largest one-time statutory outflows before construction begins, so removing them lowers the upfront project cost rather than the running cost. Where the charges have already been deposited, the benefit is delivered as a reimbursement instead of an upfront waiver.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries & Commerce is the Government of Punjab's department that runs the Punjab Start-up Cell. The Cell is headed by the Director of Industries and Commerce and acts as a single point of contact for the state's startup policy. The department is based at…
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What You Get
Eligible units receive 100% exemption from, or reimbursement of, CLU/EDC charges — the Change of Land Use and External Development Charges otherwise payable on the project land. The relief is upfront where the charges have not yet been deposited, and a reimbursement where they have.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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Register unit
Register the project on the Invest Punjab Business First portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges are covered?
Change of Land Use (CLU) and External Development Charges (EDC) on the unit's project land.
How much relief is given?
100% exemption or reimbursement of those charges.
What if I have already paid the charges?
The policy provides for reimbursement in that case rather than an upfront exemption.
Who can claim it?
Units that qualify as eligible units under Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
