Compliance under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and amended thereafter

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, was enacted by the Government of India to combat and prevent air pollution in the country. The Act provides a legal framework to regulate air pollution and establishes measures for the preservation of air quality. The Act is enforced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at the national level and respective State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)/Pollution Control Committee (PCC) at the state/UT level.

Key Objectives of the Act

Prevention and Control of Air Pollution

Mitigate air pollution by controlling emissions from industries, vehicles, and other sources.

Air Quality Management

Preserve and improve air quality through regulatory frameworks.

Public Health Protection

Safeguard public health by reducing exposure to harmful air pollutants.

Environmental Preservation

Minimize the adverse effects of air pollution on ecosystems and biodiversity.

CTE and CTO Requirements

Under the Act, industrial units must secure the following approvals from the respective SPCB/PCC:

1. Consent to Establish (CTE):

1. Required before starting construction or installation of an industrial unit.

2. Ensures the proposed activities meet environmental and air quality standards.

2. Consent to Operate (CTO):

1. Required before commencing operations.

2. Demonstrates compliance with all pollution control measures as per CTE conditions.

Services Offered Under This Regulatory Compliance

CTE and CTO Application Assistance ▼
  • Preparing and submitting applications to the SPCB.
  • Providing technical documentation, including air pollution impact assessments and mitigation plans.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory norms for emissions and pollution control.
Regulatory adherence ▼
  • Facilitating communication and coordination with Pollution Control Boards.
  • Assisting in addressing regulatory queries and objections.
Pollution Control Measures ▼
  • Designing and recommending pollution control systems tailored to specific industries.
  • Monitoring air quality and emissions to ensure compliance with established norms.
Post-Approval Compliance ▼
  • Periodic environmental audits and reporting to maintain compliance.
  • Advising on operational improvements to reduce emissions further.
  • Assisting with renewals and audits for CTO.

Frequent asked Questions (FAQs)

The Air Act, 1981, is a legislation enacted to prevent, control, and reduce air pollution in India. It provides measures for controlling industrial emissions and vehicular pollution.

Industries, power plants, manufacturing units, construction activities, and vehicles emitting pollutants must comply with the Act.

Industries must obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Pollution Control Board, monitor emissions, implement pollution control measures, and adhere to prescribed air quality standards.

Non-compliance can lead to fines, imprisonment, operational suspension, or legal action by the Pollution Control Board.

Compliance is monitored through periodic inspections, self-reporting of emissions, continuous ambient air quality monitoring, and real-time emission tracking in certain industries.

Industries can adopt cleaner production technologies, use air pollution control equipment (such as ESPs, bag filters, and scrubbers), switch to cleaner fuels, and follow prescribed emission norms.

The PCB grants permits, conducts inspections, monitors compliance, and takes enforcement actions against violators. It also prescribes emission standards and pollution control measures.

Some small-scale industries may have relaxed norms, but all industrial units must ensure they comply with air pollution control requirements as per their category and environmental impact.

Recent amendments focus on stricter emission standards, real-time monitoring requirements, extended producer responsibility (EPR) for certain pollutants, and stricter penalties for non-compliance.
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