In a world where everything is connected, we are capable of doing more with less. From in-home automation to smart monitoring of home energy usage, many people have already begun the transition to a fully digitized and automated lifestyle. However, there’s still one thing that can’t change without human interaction. Pollution happens in many ways like smoke from factories, cars, and fireworks. Pollution can cause many problems such as death, respiratory problems, and cancer. People need to control their polluting habits to keep the environment safe for everyone. That’s why the government of India introduced Central Pollution Control Board to control the pollution and grant authorization to industries. The CPCB also promotes the cleanliness of streams and wells in various areas of the states via prevention, control, and abatement. Follow the guide for obtaining a NOC from the State Pollution Board and get your license.
What is the National Pollution Control Board?
The National Pollution Control Board (NPCC) is a statutory body set up by the government to control pollution in India. It constituted under The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
What does it do?
The NPCC plays an important role in protecting human health and the environment from the harmful effects of air pollution. It also advises the central as well as state governments on policies and programs related to the prevention, control, and abatement of air pollution.
NOC from Central and State Pollution Control Board
NOC stands for no objection certificate. It is a legal document that is issued by the pollution board to authorize the release of substances into the air or you can say that permit is granted to the industry in order to perform pollution-causing activities. The purpose of this permit is to regulate emissions from industrial plants, factories, and other sources. It gauges how much of a pollutant can be released into the environment. The permit sets limits on what can emit, how often, and during which hours. When you’re looking for a NOC for your company then you can turn to us and we’ll help you get one so that your business will be able to function in an environmentally friendly way.
There are three types of NOCs require from the pollution board. The first 2 are mandatory while the third one is optional depending on your needs. These include: –
- Type I – which certifies that a specified activity will not cause or contribute to an increase in emissions, or has been exempted from this requirement; –
- Type II – which certifies that a specified activity will not cause or contribute to an increase in emissions, and can be granted only if it does not create any other environmental problems; and
- Type III – which certifies that a specified activity will
The National Environment Protection Act, 1986, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, requires all industries to obtain a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the pollution control board before starting production. These certificates are issued by the state pollution control boards after ascertaining that: – The application is complete with the necessary information – The Company has fulfilled all conditions laid down in the relevant Acts – The company has adequate resources to comply with the conditions of this certificate
The pollution control board issues the NOC certificate after receiving the documents.
The list of documents required for obtaining a Pollution NOC certificate is given below:
Every business or industry falls under the purview of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or state pollution control boards. The pollution control board is responsible for regulating and controlling pollution in India. They issue certificates for various activities that may cause air, water, noise, and soil pollution.
In order to get a certificate from a pollution control board, you will need to submit certain documents. Here are some of them:
- Application form duly filled
- Copy of Registration Certificate
- Technical capacity statement (TCS)
- Attestation by an authorized officer from local government/civic body on TCS
- Pollution Control Plant Data Sheet (PCPD)
- Environmental Statement (ES)
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with pollution control board, if any
- Power of attorney by any associated company, if required
- Proof of identity and address of company in possession of the NOC certificate or its authorized representative
- Any other relevant document
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