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Pollution Consents (Air & Water)

Pollution Consents (Air & Water) – Compliance & Approval

We provide expert services for obtaining Pollution Consents under the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, ensuring seamless regulatory approvals from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB).

 

Our Key Services:

✔ Consent to Establish (CTE) Application & Approval:

  • Assistance in obtaining CTE before starting industrial or business operations.
  • Documentation support for industry classification under Red, Orange, Green, and White categories.

✔ Consent to Operate (CTO) Application & Renewal:

  • Assistance in obtaining CTO to legally commence business activities.
  • Periodic renewal of CTO as per state-specific pollution control norms.

✔ Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:

  • Preparation of reports on air & water pollution control measures.
  • Assistance in submitting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports.
  • Ensuring adherence to waste treatment, effluent discharge, and emission control guidelines.

✔ Inspection & Legal Support:

  • Liaison with pollution control authorities for inspections and approvals.
  • Legal assistance in case of notices, non-compliance, or penalties.

We ensure complete end-to-end assistance for obtaining Pollution Consents (Air & Water), helping businesses operate legally while maintaining environmental sustainability.

Frequency Asked Question

  • Pollution consents are approvals from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) required for industries to regulate emissions and effluents under the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  • CTE is required before setting up a business or industry, while CTO is needed after setup to begin operations legally.
  • Any industry or business that generates air or water pollution through emissions, effluents, or waste disposal must obtain pollution consents.
  • Applications are submitted to the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) with required documents, including environmental management plans and pollution control measures.
  • Industry layout plan
  • Details of raw materials and production processes
  • Effluent treatment & waste management plan
  • Air & water pollution control measures
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report (if applicable)
  • The processing time varies by state but generally takes 30 to 90 days, depending on industry type and category.
  • Operating without valid pollution consents can result in heavy fines, legal action, closure of operations, and license cancellations.
  • Yes, Consent to Operate (CTO) must be renewed periodically, usually every 5 years for large industries and 2-3 years for smaller units, depending on state regulations.
  • Industries are classified into Red, Orange, Green, and White categories based on pollution potential, with Red being the most polluting and White requiring minimal compliance.
  • Yes, businesses must apply for a name change or transfer of Pollution Consents with the SPCB by submitting relevant documents and approvals.
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