Apply For Consent to Establish Certificate for Pollution Control

A CTE must be obtained from the appropriate state pollution control board for every industry that has the potential to release air pollution into the atmosphere.

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CTE Certificate Registration

Consent to Establish Certificate for Pollution Control

CTE full form is Consent to Establish. It is a certificate which serves as a clearance required for setting up an industry, plant or process. A CTE must be obtained from the appropriate state pollution control board for every industry, operation, or process that releases trade or sewage effluent into the environment or has the potential to release air pollution into the atmosphere.

CTE Certificate confirms that a project’s plans are in compliance with the pollution control standards. It is necessary to obtain the CTE registration Certificate under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. To obtain this approval, you must apply with the State Pollution Control Board or Pollution Control Committee. If you want to obtain a CTE license for your project in a smooth and effortless manner, connect with Registrationwala’s seasoned consultants.

Industries that Require CTE Certification

The following is the list of industries that require CTE from the Pollution Control Board:

Picture shows the list of industries that require CTE from the Pollution Control Board:

  • Battery waste management entities

  • Plastic waste management entities

  • Manufacturing Industries

  • Health Care Sectors/Institutions

  • Industries in Hazardous Waste Management

  • Bio-Medical waste management industries

  • Industries in the Sectors related to E-Waste Management

  • Solid Waste Management Industries

SPCB Websites for Various States & UTs

Here are the official SPCB websites for various states and UTs in India:

S. No.

State 

Official Website 

1

Uttar Pradesh 

http://www.uppcb.com/ 

2

Uttarakhand

https://ueppcb.uk.gov.in/ 

3

Tamil Nadu

https://tnpcb.gov.in/ 

4

Rajasthan

http://environment.rajasthan.gov.in/ 

5

Punjab

https://pbocmms.nic.in/OCMMS-0.1/

6

Maharashtra

https://mpcb.gov.in/node 

7

Madhya Pradesh

https://www.mppcb.mp.gov.in/

8

Karnataka

https://kspcb.karnataka.gov.in/ 

9

Himachal Pradesh

https://hppcb.nic.in/ 

10

Haryana

https://hspcb.gov.in/ 

11

Delhi

https://www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/

Benefits of CTE Certificate for Pollution Control

There are many benefits of obtaining the CTE certificate from the SPCB/PCC. Some of these benefits include the following:

  • The Consent to Establishment License ensures an industrial establishment’s compliance with the environmental standards and regulations. Hence, by obtaining a CTE license, businesses can avoid penalties or legal actions.

  • CTE certificate fosters sustainable development and confirms that your industrial establishment functions in a way which is environmentally-friendly.

  • Moreover, by acquiring CTE, you can ensure that your establishment doesn’t pose any health or safety risks to those employed under you or the surrounding community.

  • For receiving grants, loans or financial assistance from certain financial institutions, CTE certificate is considered an important document for an industrial establishment.

  • Businesses with this certification are viewed as environmentally conscious and socially responsible. Hence, their reputation and brand image has a positive impact because of this certification.

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Documents needed for CTE Registration

You require the following documents for obtaining CTE Registration:

  • Site map or directory

  • A geographical map

  • Detailed design

  • Chemical reaction details involving mass balance.

  • Local organization NOC.

  • Sewage treatment facility with various processes and point sources

  • Emissions/discharges, stacking order, document location, and D.G. set capability in KVA.

  • Information about the instruments that would be given to control air and water pollution, respectively.

  • Proposed Capital Investment Undertaking on Stamp Paper or Chartered Accountant Certificate

  • Water Budget calculations

  • NOC from the Industry Directorate

  • Registration DGTD, if applicable

Process for Getting Consent to Establish Certificate

The process for obtaining consent to establish certificate takes place in the following manner:

Process for Getting Consent to Establish Certificate

Submission of CTE Certificate Application

Depending on your state, the application for a CTE certificate must either be submitted online or offline to the regional office. Along with the CTE certificate application, you must attach all the required documents. If the application process is online, you can submit it on the concerned board’s OCMMS portal and pay the prescribed fee.

Scrutinization of Application & Documents

Once the application for CTE registration is received, all the details provided in the application will be examined and all the submitted documents will be checked. 

Issuance of CTE License

Once the scrutiny or initial inspection report is completed, the application for CTE certificate will be forwarded to the approving authority. The entire processing time for a final decision can take approx. 120 days from the date on which the complete application is received. In most cases, the establishment is issued a provisional CTE.

Renewal Process of Consent to Establishment

If the project is not finished before the expiration of the CTE certificate, the applicant must apply for renewal of this certificate. For the renewal, the project or unit must follow the procedure specified by the SPCB of their respective state.

Projects seeking auto-renewal of the certificate must apply through the respective Board’s OCMMS portal. The application for renewal must be made between 30-90 days before the previous consent to the establishment's expiration. Along with the application, the prescribed fees and required documents must be submitted.

Our Assistance in obtaining CTE License

If you want to obtain a CTE License for your project easily, connect with Registrationwala’s seasoned consultants. We will help you to file an application for CTE registration with the Pollution Control Board of your respective state. We’ll also help you to gather and prepare all the required documents which must be submitted along with the CTE application. 

Moreover, once your application has been filed, we will coordinate with the respective Board regarding the application progress on your behalf. Even after you have received your CTE license, we will continue to assist you in ensuring compliance with the pollution control standards. 

Connect with us as soon as possible, so we can start the process of obtaining a CTE License for your business right away!

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FAQS about CTE Certificate Registration

Q1. Why is CTE needed?

A. The CTE certificate is needed to sanction the discharge of effluent or air pollutants’ emission. 

Q2. Who issues the CTE certificate?

A. The State Pollution Control Board usually issues the CTE certificate.

Q3. What is the validity of consent to establishment certificate?

A. The State Board issues consent to establishment certificate for a period of 3 to 5 years. If the project isn’t finished in this time period, then the applicant must request for extension or renewal 4 months prior to the expiration of their CTE certificate.

 

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