Environmental Clearance Certificate Karnataka

Environmental Clearance Certificate Karnataka is a document which certifies that the business or organisation has taken all the necessary steps to avoid damaging the environment and is compliant with environmental regulations.

It serves as an important proof of compliance with environmental laws and regulations in Karnataka, India. In simple words, Environmental Clearance Certificate Karnataka is proof that you have followed all the rules and regulations of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).

Environmental Clearance Certificate Karnataka

Environmental Clearance Certificate is required for all types of industries, construction, business and residential. It is mandatory to get an environmental clearance certificate from the Pollution Control Board (PCB) before starting any type of project in India. An environmental clearance certificate is issued by PCB for many reasons such as:

1. To determine whether the project will cause pollution or not.
2. To check if the project has any impact on the environment or not.
3. To ensure that there is no harm to human health through pollution caused by the construction work or waste generated during the process of building or manufacturing products etc.
4. It is a must for all those who are planning to start any new business in India and they need to get an environmental clearance certificate approved by PCB before starting their business activities in India because they need to satisfy PCB before being granted permission by them so that they can start their business activities safely without any risk and worries about their future business operations etc

Documents required Karnataka pollution control board

Consent for Establishment (CFE) for Environmental Clearance Certificate Karnataka:

1. Details of proposed pollution control measures (ETP/STP/APC) along with design details
2. Land/premises Details – Rent agreement/Lease agreement
3. Land/premises Details – Allotment letter from KIADB/KSSIDC in case the industry is being setup in Industrial area 
4. Land/premises Details – Documents w.r.t Special Economical Zone (SEZ) if applicable 
5. Site/location/layout Plan (for about 100m radius) 
6. SSI Certificate, if applicable. 
7. Project report indicating location, extent of land, water source, raw materials, products and byproducts, water consumption details, waste water generation & control measures with design Parameters 
8. Manufacturing process write-up, manufacturing process flow chart. 
9. Copy of proprietorship/ partnership /company deed 
10. In case of mining IBM approved mining plan shall be enclosed. 
11. Lease copy issued by “Department of Mines & Geology” in case of mining 
12. Forest Clearance (if applicable) 
13. Layout Plan showing the location of manufacturing area, ETP/APC/STP and Solid/Haz.waste storage & collection points 
14. Hazardous waste generation/collection/storage/disposal details 
15. Letter on assured water supply & disposal NOC from local body for acceptance of sewage/effluent
16. Details of Pollution Control measures with design Parameters 
17. Environmental Clearance (EC), if applicable 
18. Village Map in case of Layouts/Apartments/Commercial Projects

Consent for Operation

1. Manufacturing process write-up, manufacturing process flow chart (in case of any change in the Process)
2. Compliance to earlier consent/CFE conditions (as applicable)
3. Lease copy issued by “Department of Mines & Geology” in case of mining.
4. Effluent treatment proposal if not submitted/if applicable.
5. Audited Balance sheet along with schedule of fixed assets indicating Gross block of fixed assets
6. Partnership deed/ Proprietor/Company deed (if there is any change)
7. In case of mining IBM approved mining plan.
8. Annual Report under HWM Rules (Form-4)
9. EC/ECC, if applicable 

Procedure for Online Consent application

1. Create online User ID & Password and receive SMS on mobile URL ( kspcb.karnataka.gov.in) 
2. Login to www.xgn.karnataka.gov.in with User ID & Password
3. Fill the online application form for consent under Water/Air Act/authorisation under Hazardous waste Rules/ E-waste Rules/Registration under Plastic Waste Rules
4. Application submitted online along with all technical details and documents
5. All the documents checked through the concerned Regional Office
6. Then after, Department Conducts an inspection of the site
7. After the verification, then, they will decide the application for Grant of Consent or not.

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