Pollution Control Board Licence In Gujarat – GPCB Registration Made Easy
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What is a Pollution Control Board Licence?
A Pollution Control Board (PCB) Licence is a mandatory environmental clearance issued by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for industries and commercial establishments that generate air, water, noise, or hazardous waste pollution.
The GPCB operates under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and Environment Protection Act, 1986 to regulate industrial emissions and ensure environmental compliance across Gujarat.
⚠️ Mandatory Compliance
Operating without GPCB consent can result in:
- Closure of industrial unit
- Penalties up to ₹1 lakh per day
- Imprisonment up to 7 years
- Seizure of equipment and assets
GPCB Licence Types
Understand the different permissions.
Consent To Establish
Required before construction to ensure environmental standards are met.
Consent To Operate
Needed to operate after construction, after pollution control verification.
PCB Licence Renewal
Renew CTO before expiry to continue operations legally.
Expansion / Amendment
Required when expanding, changing product mix, or modifying processes.
New Industry Mandatory
Mandatory for new industries & site inspection required.
Renewal Before Expiry
Renewal before expiry and compliance monitoring is mandatory.
Industries Requiring GPCB Approval
⚗️ Chemical
Drug manufacturing, chemical synthesis, API production
View More- GPCB Guidelines
- Regulatory Compliance
- Emission Standards
- Effluent Management
🏭 Manufacturing
Industrial manufacturing, processing plants, assembly units
View More- Air Quality Monitoring
- Waste Management
- Environmental Audits
- Safety Measures
👔 Textile
Fabric processing, dyeing, printing, washing units
View More- Water Treatment
- Chemical Handling
- Solid Waste Disposal
- Pollution Control
GPCB Industry Category Classification
Industries are classified based on pollution potential.
RED CATEGORY 🔴
Highest environmental scrutiny and strictest compliance norms
Read More- Chemicals & Petrochemicals
- Pulp & Paper Manufacturing
- Pesticides & Fertilizers
- Quarterly compliance reports
ORANGE CATEGORY 🟠
Moderate environmental impact with regular monitoring
Read More- Textile Processing & Dyeing
- Food Processing Units
- Plastic Manufacturing
- Annual compliance reports
- Examples:
Documents Needed PAN Card
Required Documents Aadhaar Card
Documents Needed GST Certificate
Required Documents Factory Layout Plan
Documents Needed Process Flow Chart
Required Documents Pollution Control Details
Documents Needed Land Documents
Required Documents Authorization Letter
GPCB Application Process
Your path to environmental approvals.
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Government fees and professional charges vary based on:
- ✓ Industry category (Red / Orange / Green / White)
- ✓ Capital investment in plant & machinery
- ✓ Type of consent (CTE / CTO / Renewal)
- ✓ Validity period required
- ✓ Complexity of manufacturing process
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