Pollution Control Board Licence In Andhra Pradesh – APPCB Registration Made Easy
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What is Pollution Control Board Licence?
A Pollution Control Board (PCB) Licence is a mandatory environmental clearance required for industries and establishments that discharge pollutants into air, water, or land. In Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) is the statutory authority responsible for granting these approvals.
Under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, no industrial unit can commence operations without obtaining proper consent from APPCB.
⚠️ Penalties for Non-Compliance
Operating without PCB consent can result in:
- ✗ Closure Notice & Stop Work Order
- ✗ Penalty up to ₹1 Lakh per violation
- ✗ Imprisonment up to 6 years for serious offences
- ✗ GST Registration Cancellation Risk
- ✗ Bank Loan Rejection & Subsidy Denial
APPCB Licence Types
Explore Andhra Pradesh PCB permits for establishments, operations, renewals, and modifications.
Consent To Establish
Before construction of new units or expansion projects.
Consent To Operate
After construction, before commercial operations.
PCB Licence Renewal
Apply before expiry to avoid operations shutdown.
Modification Approval
Expanding production or modifying processes.
CTE Requirements
Mandatory before land development and construction.
CTO Requirements
Mandatory before starting production activities.
Manufacturing
All factories producing goods or processing raw materials
Read More- Consent for Establishment (CFE)
- Consent for Operation (CFO)
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)
Construction
- Environmental Clearance (EC)
- Building Plan Approval
- Ground Water Abstraction NOC
- STP Installation & Operation
Pharma & Chemical
Drug manufacturing, chemical processing, plastic product units
Read More- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
- Manifest for Hazardous Waste
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- APPCB Compliance Reporting
APPCB Category Classification
Industries are classified based on pollution potential and compliance requirements:
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Red Category
Highly Polluting Industries
Industries with high pollution potential requiring strict environmental norms.
Examples:
Compliance:
• Chemical Manufacturing • Pharmaceutical Units • Tanneries & Leather Processing
✓ Annual CTO renewal required ✓ Continuous emission monitoring ✓ Environmental audits mandatory
Orange Category
Moderately Polluting
Standard Compliance
RMC Plants
Textile Manufacturing
Printing & Packaging
Annual environmental
Periodic pollution data
Green Category 🟢
Low Polluting Industries
Minimal pollution Compliance
Assembly Operations Warehousing
Self-declaration acceptable
CTO validity 5 years
Approval process Simplified
Government fees Lower
White Category ⚪
Pollution Level Negligible
Consent Needed Sometimes
Industry Type Examples:
Legal Aspect Compliance:
Type of Business Retail Stores
Type of Business Small Offices
Regulatory Burden Basic Registration
Documents For APPCB Licence
Documents needed for application:
Basic Documents
PAN Card of the business/proprietor
Technical Documents
Factory / Site Layout Plan
Property Documents
Land Ownership Documents
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Additional Documents
Previous Consent Copy
Document requirements may vary
APPCB Application Process
Simple 5-step process with end-to-end support from Leegal:
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Pricing Information
Government fees for APPCB licences vary based on industry category, capital investment, consent type (CTE/CTO), and validity period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about APPCB licences in Andhra Pradesh:
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- What happens if I don't renew my CTO on time?
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