How to Get Consent to Establishment From Pollution Control Board (CPCB & DPCC)?

Are you aware that to establish a factory, you are required to obtain the Consent to Establishment from the Pollution Control Board/ Committee? 

While the major question is, how to get consent to the establishment from the pollution control board? Before that, let’s understand why it is necessary to obtain.

Be it air pollution which causes respiratory problems, water pollution which affects typhoid, or any other form of pollution - we humans and the environment are on the verge of exploitation.  That’s why certain parameters have been established to preserve the environment and protect us from the harmful effects of pollution. 

It is to be noted that, obtaining the Consent to Establish in a particular state is an obligatory requirement under CPCB registration guidelines, for which you are required to contact the pollution control board of a specific state.

However, in this blog, we’ll only discuss the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). 

Well, the “pollution control authority” in Delhi, in brief, DPCC is the authority that will provide Consent to Establish (CTE). The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has delegated its powers and functions to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) - an autonomous regulatory body.

So, before moving forward on how to get consent to establishment from pollution control board/Committee, let’s see what DPCC is.

What is DPCC?

Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is an autonomous regulatory body, which was established after the Notification dated 15-03-1991 of CPCB, with the motive to implement the Environmental or Pollution laws. 

Sustainable development is the fundamental objective of the DPCC certificate as it helps in maintaining the balance between environmental growth, economic growth, and social equality in Delhi (National Capital Territory). Moreover, it also ensures the preservation of natural resources and alleviation of pollution while improving the quality of life. 

In a nutshell, a DPCC certificate needs to be obtained to create environmental awareness, energy efficiency, and environmental protection through taking legal measures, encouraging 3R (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle), and the use of energy-efficient equipment. 

Thereafter, let’s have a look at - how to get consent to establishment from pollution control board?

How to Get Consent to Establishment From Pollution Control Board?

In Delhi, according to the list,  the Industries have been divided into different categories depending on the pollution industries create, i.e.,

However, industries falling under the Red and Orange categories are only required to obtain the Consent to Establish, because industries under the White category produce less pollution. Though, white category industries are required to submit an undertaking to DPCC online and should send the signed replica of the undertaking to DPCC within 30 days. 

If we talk about industries or projects under the Green category list, then these industries are exempted from obtaining the Consent of Management and also are not required to obtain CTE. 

How to Obtain Consent to Establish | Process To Getting CTE

Assuming that you have understood that industries under the red and orange categories are required to obtain the consent to establish, now finally, let’s have seen, how to get consent to the establishment from the pollution control board,

• A registration form will be filled out for DPCC online registration. 
• Through the assigned unique ID and password.
• The Consent to establish will be applied on a prescribed form and the requisite fee will be paid according to the schedule.
• The documents will be submitted. 
• If all the documents are appropriate, a CTE certificate will be issued.

Understood how to get consent to the establishment from pollution control board? Assuming that you understand how to do DPCC online registration, let’s dive into its validity and renewal period.

Validity and Renewal of CTE

The validity of CTE under the DPCC certificate is five years or as mentioned in the project, whichever is closest. While, once the validity of the CTE certificate expires, its extension or renewal is necessary. 

To renew the CTE of an industry or project proponent, the application will be duly filled through OCMMS at least 90 days before the expiration after paying the requisite fees.

Hope you have understood how to renew the CTE certificate, now, let’s see, how we - JR Compliance make obtaining CTE under DPCC online registration easy for you.

How We Will Help You In DPCC Registration?

• We will educate you in respect to - how to get consent to establishment from the pollution control board, including how to renew it as per guidelines of CPCB registration (authority which creates/implement laws).
• Our consultants will provide you with complete assistance in documentation to avoid every possible inaccuracy.
• We are equipped with all the necessary resources to complete the registration process or renewal process of CTE.
• Our consultants will seamlessly complete the renewal process, even if you are completing the renewal process after or up to the expiration date. 
• To ensure your convenience, we will provide guidance to prevent the board from taking any action against your firm. 
• We will invest our necessary resources in meeting the startled requirements of the officials if any.
• We are equipped with technical resources to provide you with 24*7 support.

Conclusion

Environment preservation or eliminating pollution - is not only the responsibility of the Pollution Control Board but of everyone because it is our environment. That’s why JR Compliance makes the first step towards environment preservation by ensuring that every industry follows its obligation towards the environment. 

We - Delhi’s award-winning compliance service provider give importance to customer satisfaction. That’s why we are equipped with all the necessary resources to provide 100% assistance in the CTE certification - a certification process that is newly emerged and not many compliance service providers are aware of.

Feel free to contact us for expert consultation regarding CTE and CTO certification under DPCC.