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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), commonly known as Pollution Control Board, under the Ministry of Environment, forest, and climate change, issues a No Objection Certificate to companies complying with guidelines provided by CPCB. It guides any issue about preventing and controlling air and water pollution and enhancing air quality.
The CPCB, a statutory organization, was established to monitor and enforce noise, water, and air pollution regulations. It acts as an arbitrator for disputes involving pollution. Additionally, it periodically releases many directives and regulations about pollution control.
It helps in ensuring Sustainable development by effectively controlling the natural resources used in the day-to-day operations.
It helps in obtaining the other licenses and NOCs.
It helps in establishing operational transparency among the consumers.
It helps in binding the industry to follow pollution-related compliances.
It helps in protecting the environment by implementing effective waste management programs.
It is necessary to get the NOC from the Pollution Control Board in accordance with the provisions of the Air Pollution Act of 1981 and the Water Pollution Act of 1974. They are:
• Consent to Operate.
• Consent to Establish
1. Battery Waste Management Entities
2. Bio-medical waste management entities
3. Hazardous waste management entities
4. Healthcare Establishments
5. E-waste and solid management entities
6. Manufacturing Entities and Traders
7. Plastic waste management entities
1. Non-Polluting Industries- NOC is obtained for a lifetime and is granted immediately.
2. Polluting Industries- NOC is obtained for five years and given within one month.
3. Highly Polluting Industries - NOC is obtained for one year and is granted within four months.
The Pollution Control board requires the NOC certificate holders to renew their consent to operate when they start any new project, expand their industrial operations, or make any technological changes in the manufacturing process.
The Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling, and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008, Rule 25(2) states that: An occupier and the operator must be responsible for paying the fines assessed by the State Pollution Control Board if there is any breach of the rules.
Section 15 of the 1986 Environment (Protection) Act establishes a provision for penalties for violations of any of the Act's requirements and any Rules, orders, and directions made thereunder. If the occupier disobeys the instructions or violates any provisions of this Act, the rules, or the directives issued thereunder:
• Fine, that can extend to one lakh rupees;
• A 6-month sentence that can be extended to a 5-year sentence; or,
• Both.
If the violation persists, an additional fine will be charged, which may be increased to Rs. 5,000 for each successive day the violation continues following the violation's initial conviction.
Note: If the violation referred to in subsection (1) persists for more than a year after the date of conviction, the offender will face a term of imprisonment that may extend to seven years.
• Id and address proof of the authorized person.
• Pan card (the unit is partnership/company).
• Authorization letter. (Not required for sole proprietorship).
• Factory license
• Trade license
• Registration certificate of the unit
• Total project cost approved by ca
• Site plan layout.
• FSSAI certificate (for food businesses)
• Utility bill.
• Compliance report of NOC.
• Effluent treatment plant or add-on pollution control completion certificate.
• Satellite image of the project/industry site.
• Environmental statement (required in case of extension or renewal).
• For effluent/sewage treatment plant –
Technical report on effluent treatment plant (ETP) and sewage treatment plant (STP).
Drawing of ETP/STP
• Waste water treatment analysis reports (in case of renewal/expansion)
• Water consent conditions compliance report.
• Water cess returns (if applicable).
• Technical specifications of air pollution control arrangements
• Schematic diagram of monitoring facility (pot hole & plate form with spiral ladder)
• Analysis reports of emission (in case of renewal/expansion)
• Compliance of air consent conditions (in case of renewal/expansion)
• Details of SLF/incinerator (if applicable)
• List of hazardous waste generated
• Authorizations conditions compliance (in case of renewal / expansion)
*DOCUMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS PER REQUIREMENT
Industries such as manufacturing, construction, mining, power plants, and chemical plants are typically required to obtain an NOC from the Pollution Control Board in India, as they have a higher potential for pollution.
Penalties for operating an industrial unit or factory without an NOC from the Pollution Control Board in India can include fines, penalties, suspension or cancellation of the NOC, and even criminal charges.
Yes, it is mandatory to conduct environmental impact assessment (EIA) for obtaining NOC from the Pollution Control Board in India for certain types of industries, particularly those that are known to have a higher potential for pollution.
Yes, there are regulations for the disposal of hazardous waste for industries that have obtained an NOC from the Pollution Control Board in India, including guidelines for the storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.