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Pollution NOC (CTE/CTO) delay — RTI to State Pollution Control Board
Direct answer. File RTI to State PCB Member-Secretary with CTE (Consent To Establish) or CTO (Consent To Operate) application number. Ask status, public-hearing minutes, EIA report, projected NOC date.
Legal framework
- Air Act 1981 §21 + Water Act 1974 §25 — consent regime.
- EIA Notification 2006 — public hearing.
- CPCB Procedure Manual — 120-day SLA.
5 questions to ask
- Application status.
- Public-hearing minutes (if required).
- EIA report status.
- Reason for delay.
- Projected NOC date.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, State Pollution Control Board Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — CTE/CTO NOC application My CTE/CTO application No. [..] is pending. Please furnish: (1) status, (2) public-hearing minutes, (3) EIA report, (4) reason for delay, (5) projected NOC. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without CTE/CTO category (Red/Orange/Green/White).
- Skipping EIA & public hearing ask if Schedule-I project.
Case law anchors
Pro tips
- Use State PCB portal — reference application ID.
- Pair with CPCB grievance.
FAQ
- Q: Closure notice — appealable? Yes — to NGT within 30 days.
- Q: Online consent valid? Yes, with digital signature.
Related reading
Sources
- Air Act 1981. Water Act 1974. EIA Notification 2006. NGT Act 2010.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.