Mandatory environmental consent for industries. We help you obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB).
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Under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, no person can establish any industry or process without obtaining prior consent from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB).
Operating without a valid Consent to Operate (CTO) is a criminal offense, liable for heavy penalties, disconnection of electricity/water supply, and immediate closure of the unit.
Based on Pollution Index Score.
Pollution Index > 60
Highly polluting industries like Chemical Plants, Tanneries, Pharma, and Heavy Engineering.
Max ScrutinyPollution Index 41–59
Moderately polluting industries like Food Processing, Hotels, Automobiles, and Stone Crushers.
Strict NormsPollution Index 21–40
Industries with low pollution potential like small assembly units, flour mills, and packaging.
Faster ApprovalPollution Index < 20
Non-polluting industries like Solar Power, Wind Energy, and simple assembly. No CTO needed (Intimation only).
ExemptedMust be obtained BEFORE starting construction or installation of machinery. It acts as a primary NOC to set up the industry.
Must be obtained AFTER installation but BEFORE starting production. It verifies that pollution control devices (ETP/STP/APC) are installed.
The application is filed online through the State's OCMMS portal. Key documents include:
For Red/Orange Categories:
• Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Plan
• Hazardous Waste Authorization
• Boiler/DG Set Stack Details
Full Liaison & Filing
State Specific Pricing
*Government fees depend on Capital Investment (e.g., 0.1% of Block Value).
Pollution compliance is now digital and data-driven. A single bad effluent sample can trigger a National Green Tribunal (NGT) fine of Crores.
We don't just apply; we strategically classify your unit based on the Pollution Index (PI): Red (PI ≥ 60) for heavy industries needing strict CTE/CTO, Orange (PI 41–59) for moderate units, Green (PI 21–40) for simplified "Auto-Grant," White (PI < 20) requiring only online intimation, and the new Blue category (2026) for Essential Environmental Services.
Following the 2026 Air Pollution Grant of Consent Amendments, we help you opt for the 25-year Extended Consent by paying a one-time fee. This eliminates the headache of recurring renewals and administrative red tape.
The 2026 rules empower Private Environment Auditors to verify site assessments. CloudDesk partners with certified auditors to fast-track your application, ensuring your Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Air Scrubbers are certified without waiting for a busy government inspector.
If you are a Micro or Small unit in a notified industrial area, CloudDesk utilizes the "Deemed CTE" mechanism. We file your self-certified application and get your project moving instantly, skipping the 60-day waiting period.
It is the "Permission to Build." You must get this before you lay a single brick or install any machinery. It validates that your location and pollution control plans are legal.
It is the "Permission to Run." Once the factory is built, we apply for CTO. An inspector (or auditor) verifies that you actually installed the ETP/STP you promised in the CTE. You cannot start commercial production without this.
No. If the "Process" or "Capacity" changes, a fresh CTE (or an Amendment) is required.
Yes. Under the 2026 framework, once granted, the CTO stays valid for the chosen period (up to 25 years) as long as you pay the annual fee and don't violate the pollution norms.
State boards now allow you to pay the consent fee for a block of 5, 10, or 25 years upfront. CloudDesk calculates the most tax-efficient block for your business scale.
Not zero. You must submit an Online Intimation and a Self-Declaration. If you fail to do this and are caught, you are treated as an "Unregistered Unit."
If you exceed discharge limits, the PCB calculates Environmental Compensation based on the duration of the violation. For a medium-scale Orange unit, this can easily reach ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 per day.
Yes. Under the Water and Air Acts, the "Person in Charge" can face 1.5 to 6 years of imprisonment for continued non-compliance or operating without consent.