Haryana Pollution Control Board (HPCB) Registration — Process, Fees & Documents

In Haryana, starting a business is not only about the production of goods and products or providing services. It is also about protecting natural resources and safeguarding the environment. The Haryana Pollution Control Board registration is mandatory under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Industries must obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) before construction and Consent to Operate (CTO) before commencing operations.

Factories produce waste products, smoke, solid waste, and noise during goods production. The government enacted certain rules through the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB). Manufacturing, health care, and commercial organisations should get a pollution certificate. Haryana Pollution Control Board regulates the health and safety of people and protects the environment.

HSPCB checks pollution potential and ensures that the industries are following the rules. It is mandatory to adhere to strict environmental standards to prevent air, water, and noise pollution.

Industries must get an NOC from HSPCB to ensure environmental protection. It is a legal approval required for industries and factories in Haryana to avoid legal penalties. Violation of these rules leads to imprisonment and monetary fines to cover the compensation.

At Professional Utilities, the Pollution NOC in Haryana starts from ₹20,000, exclusive of 18% GST, along with the government fee. It can vary as per the industrial category. Our team of legal partners assists business owners in obtaining a Pollution NOC effortlessly.

Applicants must prepare Haryana Pollution Control Board registration documents properly. Arranging documents at the last minute can delay the processing time to obtain a NOC:

Here is the list of documents mentioned below:

Note: Red category applicants must have their Water Consumption and Waste Generation report prepared by a NABET-accredited EIA consultant.

In Haryana, the HSPCB enacted an order for industries and manufacturing units to safeguard the health and safety of people along with flora and fauna.

Pollution NOC is essential for any business that causes pollution and affects the environment. If a manufacturing unit releases smoke, dirty water or solid waste, or noise, they must register for an NOC from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board.

These rules ensure that the environment is protected and safe from harmful substances and toxicants. Read the information below to know which sectors need a Pollution NOC in Haryana:

• All small, medium, and large manufacturing factories or industries.
• Service and health care sectors, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, hotels, and restaurants
• Any Commercial establishment, including warehouses, logistics parks, and construction projects generating dust and harmful particles.
• Any business or project that requires heavy groundwater extraction.

Obtaining the Haryana Pollution Control Board certificate offers several benefits to businesses. Here are the several benefits:

• Helps businesses to comply with the applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Required for obtaining other licenses such as a factory license, electricity connections, and other permissions.
• Builds a brand image by demonstrating that the business follows environmental compliance requirements and responsible practices.
• Promotes businesses to manage and control their impact on air, water, and the environment.
• Ensures businesses are functioning properly without any monetary fines and legal penalties.

An application may be returned for clarification, correction, or modification if the required information and documents are not submitted correctly during the HSPCB online consent application process. Read the points below to understand the common reasons for rejection:

• Selecting an incorrect industry category can cause rejections or the application being returned for correction.
• Missing details about the project, manufacturing process, production capacity, raw materials, or pollution-control measures may delay or affect approval.
• All the details mentioned, including site plan, location details, premises information, or industrial-area details, should match the information mentioned in the application form and submitted documents.
• Inaccurate or incomplete information about the manufacturing process and potential pollution may lead to queries or objections from the HSPCB.
• If occupiers are unable to track online application status through the HSPCB portal, the officials may reject the application.

In Haryana, industries are classified by the CPCB pollution index. The industrial category determines the consent type, specific fee, and required inspection.

Note: White category industries don't need to obtain a full CTE/CTO. Get a self-declaration through the Parivesh Portal (Parivesh.nic.in) confirming environmental compliance, free of charge.

After obtaining the HSPCB consent, an industry must continue to follow the applicable environmental conditions and maintain proper compliance records. Here are the steps that must be followed:

• Submit the required monitoring reports to the concerned HSPCB officials, including effluent and stack emission reports from approved/NABL accredited laboratories, whenever applicable.
• File Form V regularly by 30 September for the previous financial year as required under the Environmental (Protection) Rules, 1986.
• Apply for renewal of the HSPCB consent before it expires to ensure uninterrupted compliance.
• Properly operate and maintain ETPs, STPs, air pollution control devices, and other required pollution control equipment.
• Keep monitoring reports, laboratory test reports, operational records, consent documents, and other relevant environmental records properly for inspection.
• Inform HSPCB and obtain the required approval or revised consent before making changes in production capacity, manufacturing process, raw materials, products, emissions, or effluent discharge, whenever applicable.
• The industries must cooperate with HSPCB officials during inspections, sampling, and other compliance verification activities.