Under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, units that may release emissions or effluent need consent from the State Pollution Control Board or, in union territories, the Pollution Control Committee. In Delhi, that's the DPCC.
It happens in two stages. Consent to Establish (CTE) is needed before you set up or expand. Consent to Operate (CTO) is needed before you start production, and it has to be renewed from time to time.
Industries are grouped by their pollution potential. Red-category units face the closest scrutiny, while White-category units generally don't need consent at all. Your category affects the documents you'll file, the fees and how long the consent stays valid. We start by confirming yours.
What's the difference between CTE and CTO?
CTE is permission to build or set up the unit. CTO is permission to actually run it. You need CTE before construction and CTO before production starts.
How long is a CTO valid?
It varies by state and by category. Red-category units usually get shorter validity than Green-category ones. We track your renewal dates so they don't slip.
What if we're already operating without a CTO?
That's a risk worth fixing quickly, as the board can issue closure directions and impose penalties. Talk to us and we'll work out the fastest route to regularise your unit.
