Any industry has to obtain consent certificates for a pollution license.
- Consent to establish: Before starting any business or commencing activities like construction, obtaining official consent to establish a business from the State pollution control board is compulsory. After acquiring consent to establish, any individual can begin the construction or set up a business.
- Consent to operate: Once the setup phase is done, the building is ready to function, and owners must acquire official consent to operate from the State control board. This consent allows the individual to start the operations in the building and is valid for five years from the date of obtaining the consent.
Why is a pollution license required?
Pollution license protects the environment by conserving and protecting natural resources while strengthening economic growth via more efficient production in industry and less need for households, organizations, and communities to handle the waste.
What are the documents required for a pollution license?
- Capital investment on plant and machinery, and land ( Balance sheet, CA certificate, and capital investments)
- Industry registration
- Production details and manufacturing process
- Landownership documents
- NOC local body for the proposed industry
- Detailed proposal of pollution control system
- PAN card copy of industry/proprietor PAN card
- PAN and Aadhar cards of proprietors/partners and directors
- Previous consent copy
Eligibility for obtaining pollution license
Categorizing industries into white, red, orange, and green based on their pollution index score helps ensure that any sector is established and operated in sync with environmental policies and objectives. The following sectors can apply for a pollution license
- All industries in the red category must compulsorily acquire pollution licenses and will not be permitted to function in ecologically protected and fragile areas.
- Industries in the orange category
- Industries in the green category
Industries belonging to the white category do not need a certificate to establish and a certificate to operate and only need to inform the concerned SPBC or PCC before the construction of the operation process.
How to apply for a pollution license?
- Obtain NOC/CTE
- Submit an application with the site details, plans for pollution control and industry, registration, and certificate to the state pollution control board’s regional officer. NOC may be obtained from regional officers
- Apply online by logging into the state’s pollution control board’s website.
Wrap up
Collaborate with the professional service provider to obtain a Pollution license as they adopt a result-oriented approach to compliance with compulsory license needs in the organization. They provide guidance that helps you get your license promptly and cost-effectively without any hassle.
