Pollution control board is a government organization responsible for the pollution control. It also has a big responsibility to ensure that not only India but also any other country is free from pollution. The Pollution Control Board, popularly known as the PCB, The Board’s mandate is to protect human health and environment from environmental pollution.

The Pollution Control Board (PCB), Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) is responsible for implementing National Pollution Control Programme (NPCP) under Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution), Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) and Noise pollution control Acts 1974, 1986 and Rules 1994 respectively. It also implements other Acts like Environment Protection Act 1986, Solid Waste Management Rules 2000 etc which have been enacted to ensure sustainable development through ecologically sound management of natural resources.

No Objection Certificate - Pollution Control Board
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The Pollution Control Board (PCB) is a government body responsible for maintaining environmental standards in India. It was established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and its primary role is to ensure that the environment remains safe for human welfare. The PCB has many responsibilities like protecting the natural resources and promoting clean energy sources like solar energy which are considered green technologies.

The PCB requires No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from all industries before they can carry out any project that may harm the environment or pollute air or water. These NOCs are issued by an panel called as Expert Committee.

Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO)
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### Consent to Establish (CTE)

The Consent to Establish is a clearance that is required before any industry, plant or process can be established.  The consent to establish is the first step in the process and it requires a business to obtain all necessary consents from the relevant authorities. The CTE allows for the establishment of a business and details such as ownership, location and management. It also outlines how the company will be governed and run by its directors. The consent to establish is issued once the agency has reviewed all environmental impact studies and conducted site-specific investigations. The agency also verify if there are no effects on soil, water, air and noise pollution.

### Consent to Operate (CTO)

The CTO is an important document that provides a detailed outline of how the company will operate. Once the Industry, Plant, or Process being established according to mandatory pollution control systems, the units are required to obtain consent to operate. This is a legal document that confirms that you have all the necessary permits for your plant and operations.

Validity and renewal of consent
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The validity and renewal of consent is one of the most fundamental aspects of consent. The concept of validity, as it applies to consent, is an important one to understand. Consent Valid Unless The Person Has A Valid Reason For Refusing To Consent. Mainly the pollution control board issue it for 3 to 5 years. Consent to operate remains valid for a period of 5, 10, and 15 years according to the red, orange, and green category.

Penalty of Consent pollution control board
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1. The Consent Pollution Control Board shall have jurisdiction over all matters relating to the monitoring and control of air pollution, water pollution, solid waste, noise and vibration pollution, as well as other such activities which may cause or contribute to such conditions.
2. The Board shall have the power to inspect any premises where it has reason to believe that there is a violation of any law or regulation relating to the prevention of pollution or protection of health or public safety.
3. The Board shall issue orders requiring persons in charge of any premises where there is probable cause for believing that there is a violation of any law or regulation relating to the prevention of pollution or protection of health or public safety, to cease carrying out any operation which causes an immediate danger to public health or safety; and it may order any person failing so to comply with such order forthwith either to cease from carrying on the operation complained of or if he fails so readily to desist from carrying it on in such manner as will prevent any immediate danger from occurring, then by order requiring him forthwith either temporarily or permanently so far as practicable to cease carrying on the operation complained thereof."