The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) on July 11, 2025, issued a circular regarding the easing of compliance for Consent Certificates.
The following has been stated: -
•The Goa State Pollution Control Board has introduced self-certification for industries with capital investment up to ₹50 lakh for obtaining Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) certificates.
•Third-party inspections will apply to projects with an investment above ₹50 lakh. Auto-renewal of both CTE and CTO is allowed for all investment levels, based on self-certification or third-party reports as applicable.
•No fee is required for auto-renewal of CTE, while CTO auto-renewal requires applicable fees. Provisions are not applicable where court or tribunal cases are pending.
The detailed circular is given in the document below.
[Circular No: 8/25/2025-PCB/Tech/7452]
