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Notification/Circular No.: G.S.R. 85(E)
Document Date: January 30, 2025
Applicable Act/Rule: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Applicable Section/Rule: Section 27
The Control of Water Pollution (Grant, Refusal, or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025, have been introduced under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. These guidelines aim to streamline the consent process for industrial units while ensuring strict compliance with pollution control norms.
1. Application Process and Fees
2. Validity of Consent
Consent to Establish: Valid for five years, extendable by two years.
Consent to Operate: Valid for a period of-
3. Criteria for Industrial Plant Locations
4. Inspection and Compliance
5. Monitoring and Enforcement
(i) National-Level Monitoring: A National Monitoring Committee will oversee the implementation, chaired by an Additional or Joint Secretary of the Ministry.
(ii) State-Level Monitoring: A State-Level Monitoring Committee, led by the Secretary of the State Environment Department, will handle consent approvals and enforcement at the local level. The committee will review delays in granting consent and recommend disciplinary actions where necessary.
(iii) Digital Implementation: A centralized online portal will be developed for submission, tracking, and processing of consent applications.
6. Additional Conditions and Violations
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