POLLUTION CONTROL CERTIFICATE
Every business impacts the environment — but responsible ones ensure that impact stays within legal limits. That’s where the Pollution Control Certificate comes in.
Issued by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), the certificate (in two stages — Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate) ensures your unit complies with air, water, and waste management norms. It’s not just about paperwork — it’s your business’s commitment to sustainability and legal compliance.
Documents Required
- Detailed project report or layout plan of the unit
- Proof of ownership/lease of the premises
- Manufacturing process flowchart
- List of raw materials and chemicals used
- Water consumption and wastewater generation details
- Air emission sources and control measures
- Solid and hazardous waste management plan
- Copy of land conversion/land use certificate
- Authorization under Hazardous Waste Rules (if applicable)
- PAN and GST certificate of the company
- Consent fee (varies by pollution category and turnover)
- Previous consent orders (in case of renewal)
FAQs
CTE is required before setting up the industry; CTO is required after setup, before you start production or services.
Yes, except for White Category industries (like small bakeries, offices, or handloom units) which are exempt.
CTE is valid till construction or installation is complete. CTO is usually valid for 5 years, depending on state norms.
These categories classify industries based on their pollution potential — Red being the most polluting and White the least.
Operating without valid consent may result in closure notices, monetary fines, and even disconnection of utilities like power and water.
Yes. Most authorities require valid SPCB consent before issuing or renewing trade, factory, or building licenses.