Rubber Board Registration - Cost, Procedure & Documents

Rubber board has classified its licensing into following types of categories. There are 3 main categories of Rubber Board registration

• Dealer License: Individuals or companies looking to trade in rubber must apply for a "Rubber Dealer's/exporter license" using Form B. The application must be accompanied by an affidavit, an attested photograph of the applicant, and documentation to verify the applicant's right to possess the proposed business premises and storage.
• Processor License: Applicants looking to acquire rubber for processing and trader they must apply for a "Rubber processor license" using Form B1.
• Manufacturer License: Businesses looking to purchase or acquire rubber for manufacturing must submit an application to the Rubber Board using Form D. The manufacturer license is issued to acquire a specific quantity of rubber and must be renewed annually

In addition to these 3 categories, There is also a special category called "Others- Special Authorization" for those who wish to acquire natural rubber.

So, whether you're a dealer, processor, manufacturer or exporter, looking to acquire natural rubber, be sure to familiarize yourself with the different kind of Rubber Board Licenses and the forms required to apply for them.

A Rubber Board License offers numerous benefits to individuals and businesses involved in the rubber industry, helping them grow, stay compliant, and access key support services.

• Support for growers and societies: Services for small growers, large growers, and Rubber Producer's Societies (RPS)
• Business facilitation: Support for dealers, processors, exporters, importers, and manufacturers
• Human Resource Development (HRD): Training, development programs, and labour welfare services
• Information & grievance redressal: Timely updates and a mechanism for addressing industry concerns
• Knowledge hub: Establishment of a centralized information and resource platform for the rubber sector
• Process automation: Streamlining and aligning internal processes for greater efficiency
• Digital empowerment: ICT enablement of subordinate offices and Rubber Producer Societies
• MSME benefits: Access to subsidies and board support schemes based on eligibility

According to the Rubber Act and its corresponding Rules, those who hold a license are required to submit various forms of statutory returns to the Rubber Board.

• Specifically, licensed dealers must submit a true and accurate monthly return in form H2 and L, detailing their acquisition, holding, and disposal of rubber stock.
• Licensed processors must also submit a monthly return in Form H3 and L1, providing information on the rubber they have acquired, held, and used for processing.
• Manufacturers are required to submit correct monthly return in Form K and L, outlining their rubber stock, as well as an annual return in Form K1, detailing the different types of rubber used. These returns must be submitted to the Rubber Board by April 30th of the following year.
• Furthermore, all licensees must keep accurate records of their business and make them available for inspection by authorized officers of the Rubber Board upon request.

Non-compliance with the Rubber Board's regulations can lead to significant consequences for dealers, processors, and manufacturers in the rubber industry. Key penal provisions include:

• Cancellation of License: The Rubber Board shall have the power to revoke registration on any dealer, processor, or manufacturer determined to acquire such license by representation of false or misleading information.
• Non-filing of Returns: Licensees must submit necessary returns laid down in the law under the relevant provisions. Non-compliance or absence of such filing is liable to lead the licensee to imposed fine or suspension of license.
• Violation of License Condition: On violation of the condition as prescribed in the license, legal actions can be taken against the concerned person, including the filing of prosecution under the provisions of the Rubber Act.