[blahbhthrow3748]

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]

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.

[Danieru]

It is wise of you to document this mess, it will surely bring about good.

[ipsi]

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?

[rohan_shah]

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]

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.

[as300]

seems like its reasonable only if you take corruption and cronyism as a given