Tag: Air Act 1981
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,…
