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How does this compare to the zoning process in America? It sounds like OP is trying to build a factory from scratch on land that isn't zoned for factories? It's

How does this compare to the zoning process in America? It sounds like OP is trying to build a factory from scratch on land that isn't zoned for factories? It's actually surprising one person can just run back and forth and get all the paperwork versus hiring a lawyer to do it.

rohan_shah 6y ago
Actually there are almost no pre defined industrial zones. There are very few and most of them are bought out. I can hire an lawyer or agent to this work, but the cost is very very high. I decided to do it myself to understand the depth of this mess.
- ipsi 6y ago
  Having now done all of this yourself, do you think the amount they charge is reasonable, given how incredibly painful it is to do this on your own?
  - as300 6y ago
    seems like its reasonable only if you take corruption and cronyism as a given
  - rohan_shah 6y ago
    No, I don't find the amount reasonable because of two reasons: 1) They charge so high because there are few players with so many internal contacts. So this is a monopoly or oligopoly market just taking advantage of the system. I mean it is hard because of these people. These people lobby to keep such systems in place. 2) It is unreasonable for any government, especially in a developing country to make so many demands of the illiterate and poor population. If such a situation continues, poor people will never be able to manufacture anything. This creates a social division almost alike slaves and masters. Alike the Soviet System of the Elite Aristocrats, Their friends in rich, non-competition businesses and the government and the serfs and peasants.
    - imtringued 6y ago
      It does sound like feudalism but this time it's not about farmland. It's about industrial land. However, there is one difference. A small factory can employ many people. If you succeed, you won't be the only one who benefits.
- Danieru 6y ago
  It is wise of you to document this mess, it will surely bring about good.

rohan_shah 6y ago

Actually there are almost no pre defined industrial zones. There are very few and most of them are bought out. I can hire an lawyer or agent to this work, but the cost is very very high. I decided to do it myself to understand the depth of this mess.

ipsi 6y ago
Having now done all of this yourself, do you think the amount they charge is reasonable, given how incredibly painful it is to do this on your own?
- as300 6y ago
  seems like its reasonable only if you take corruption and cronyism as a given
- rohan_shah 6y ago
  No, I don't find the amount reasonable because of two reasons: 1) They charge so high because there are few players with so many internal contacts. So this is a monopoly or oligopoly market just taking advantage of the system. I mean it is hard because of these people. These people lobby to keep such systems in place. 2) It is unreasonable for any government, especially in a developing country to make so many demands of the illiterate and poor population. If such a situation continues, poor people will never be able to manufacture anything. This creates a social division almost alike slaves and masters. Alike the Soviet System of the Elite Aristocrats, Their friends in rich, non-competition businesses and the government and the serfs and peasants.
  - imtringued 6y ago
    It does sound like feudalism but this time it's not about farmland. It's about industrial land. However, there is one difference. A small factory can employ many people. If you succeed, you won't be the only one who benefits.
Danieru 6y ago
It is wise of you to document this mess, it will surely bring about good.