Pollution Control Board Licence Services in Punjab

Yes, obtaining Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Punjab Pollution Control Board is legally mandatory for industries that generate air/water pollution, hazardous waste, or any environmental impact. Operating without approval is a punishable offense under the Water Act, Air Act, and Environment Protection Act.

Operating without PPCB consent can lead to: closure notices and sealing of your unit, heavy financial penalties (starting from ₹1 lakh), disconnection of power and water supply, criminal prosecution, and difficulty in obtaining other licenses, loans, or government approvals.

Timeline varies by category: White category industries may get approval within 7-15 days, Green category typically takes 15-30 days, Orange category takes 30-60 days, Red category may take 60-90 days or more. Leegal helps expedite the process with accurate documentation and proactive follow-ups.

CTE (Consent to Establish) is typically valid for 2-3 years or until construction is completed. CTO (Consent to Operate) validity ranges from 1-5 years based on industry category and compliance history. Green and White category industries often get longer validity periods. Renewals must be filed before expiry.

Absolutely! Leegal provides complete lifecycle support including: timely renewal applications before expiry, amendments for capacity expansion or product changes, transfer of consent for ownership changes, and closure/surrender procedures. We also send proactive reminders so you never miss a deadline.

Leegal provides PPCB compliance services across all districts of Punjab including Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Mohali (SAS Nagar), Patiala, Bathinda, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Moga, Sangrur, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Barnala, Mansa, Muktsar, Rupnagar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Nawanshahr, and Tarn Taran.