The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) on February 23, 2025, issued a circular regarding the exemption of industrial/non-industrial units from the consent purview of the Board.
The following has been stated: -
•The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has exempted industries categorized as White from obtaining Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO).
•These units must submit a self-declaration to the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) through the online consent portal.
•No consent fee is required, and the units will be listed separately by SPCBs/PCCs. The occupier must register the unit and provide operational details online.
•If any non-compliant activities are found, the occupier will face penalties under the Water and Air Pollution Acts.
The detailed circular is given in the document below.
[Circular No. KSPCB/2082/2024-SEE-1]
