Category: Pollution Control Board
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024: Key Reforms for Indian Industries
Introduction In February 2024, the Ministry of Law and Justice published the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 — a landmark reform modernizing India’s environmental governance system. This amendment to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 focuses on decriminalizing minor offences, introducing monetary penalties instead of imprisonment, and strengthening…
Consent to Operate (CTO) NOC — Pollution Control Board Approval for Industries and Projects
Introduction In India, industrial and non-industrial establishments — whether manufacturing units, hospitals, commercial complexes, malls, residential societies, or hotels — are required to comply with environmental laws before beginning operations. As per the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, every such project must…
Powers and Functions of Pollution Control Boards under the Air Act, 1981 and Water Act, 1974
Environmental protection in India is governed by two landmark legislations — the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Together, they form the backbone of India’s environmental regulatory framework, empowering the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) to monitor,…
Old Classification of Industries (2016): Red, Orange, Green & White Categories
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) introduced the final document on the revised classification of industries dated 07.03.2016 to bring uniformity in environmental regulation across India. This classification is critical for industries applying for approvals like Pollution NOC, CTE (Consent to Establish), CTO (Consent to Operate), and CCA NOC in Uttarakhand or other states. Industries…
Pollution Consulting in India: A Complete Guide to CTE, CTO, and CCA NOCs
No industrial or commercial project in India can legally operate without obtaining permission from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committee (PCC). Every industry — whether classified under the Red, Orange, Green, or White category — must comply with the Consent Management System as per the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)…
