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Delhi Pollution Control Committee

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is the regulatory body responsible for monitoring, controlling, and preventing pollution in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The Central Pollution Control Board has delegated all its powers and function relating to state pollution control Board to DPCC.
DPCC is an organization with the main motto to create awareness about sustainable development by ensuring improvement in the environment quality of the National Capital Region through the contribution of all the stakeholders. It acts as a State Pollution Control Board for Delhi and is responsible for implementing environmental laws, preventing pollution, and ensuring sustainable development in the city.

Establishment & Role of DPCC

Constituted under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Acts as a State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) for Delhi.
Responsible for implementing environmental laws, rules, and notifications issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and CPCB.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Delhi Pollution Registration and Certificate?

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is the regulatory body responsible for controlling environmental pollution in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The Certificate is Valid for five years and can be renewed after the expiry of the five year period. For businesses and industries in Delhi, the "pollution certificate" refers to the mandatory consent and authorization granted by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). The DPCC is the principal regulatory body for environmental matters in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

What is DPCC Consent certificate and DPCC registration?

The DPCC Certificate refers to the approvals issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee under the Water Act, 1974, the Air Act, 1981, and various waste management rules.

Consent to Establish (CTE)

• When required: Before setting up an industry, factory, hospital, hotel, or any unit that may generate pollution.
• Purpose: Legal approval to start construction and install machinery.

Consent to Operate (CTO)

• When required: Before starting actual commercial production or business operations.
• Purpose: Ensures the unit is running in compliance with environmental norms.

What is the validity of Delhi Pollution Control Certificate or the DPCC Certificate?

The Validity of a Delhi Pollution Control Certificate issued by Delhi Control Board Committee. The DPCC Certificate refers to the approvals issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee under the Water Act, 1974, the Air Act, 1981, and various waste management rules. Its validity depends on the type of certificate/authorization and the pollution category of the unit. DPCC issues two types of Certificate.

Consent to Establish (CTE)

Consent to Establish (CTE) generally valid for 1 year to 5 years depending on project and Category. The project is not established within Validity period the applicants reapply for CTE renewal.

Consent to Operate (CTO)

Consent to Operate (CTO) certificate is issued before starting operations of the unit. CTO valid for 5 years for the most industries. In case DPCC may issue shorter period (1-2 years) especially for Red/Orange Category industries with high pollution.

Who requires a Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

The Delhi Pollution Control Certificate (DPCC Certificate) is a mandatory for industries, businesses, healthcare facilities and projects to obtain Pollution Control Certificate.

These industries are classified into categories based on pollution potential.

•   Red Category (High Pollution Potential)
•   Orange Category (Moderate Pollution Potential)
•   Green Category (Low Pollution Potential)
•   White Category (Practically Non-Polluting)

A Delhi Pollution Control Certificate is required by:

•   Industries & Factories (Red,Orange,Green Categories)
•   Hospitals,Clinics,Labs (Biomedical waste generators)
•   Hotels,Restaurants,Banquet Halls (Solid&liquid waste generators)
•   Construction & Infrastructure Projects
•   Waste Management Units (Plastic,e-waste,hazardous,biomedical)
•   Other Commercial Units (Petrol Pumps DG Set users,Laundries,warehouses)

What is DPCC OCMMS and CMC?

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has introduced online systems to make pollution control approvals, consents, and monitoring transparent, fast, and paperless. OCMMS is the online portal for industries to apply and manage pollution control consents with DPCC.It is an online portal developed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to facilitate the process of obtaining consent to establish and operate an industrial unit. Industries and establishments in Delhi that come under DPCC regulations are also indirectly under the purview of the CMC.There is no single full form for CMC in the context. It refers to the constant Management cells of the DPCC.CMC is the regulatory monitoring committee that ensures industries follow environment rules and DPCC guidelines. A factory in Delhi wanting to start operations must apply for consent to Establish (CTE)through DPCC OCMMS.Later for running operations they apply for consent to operate (CTO)on the same portal.

What is the procedure for online application for Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

The applicant is required to submit initial details and create a login id and password on the website of Delhi Pollution Control Committee, After this, the applicant needs to submit all the details of the business, Company name, address of business, nature of work, usage and wastage of water, any kind of emission, details of the DG Set, Boiler, Oven etc. After that the fee is deposited online. The Registration for White category of business is issued and for green and orange category, the application is automatically forwarded to the concerned officer of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. The concerned officer may visit the applicant’s factory premises or the hotel, restaurant, hospital etc and issue some clarifications. Once the clarification raised by the concerned authority are suitably answered, the Certificate is issued.

What is the cost of Delhi Pollution Certificate?

The cost of the Delhi Pollution Certificate. DPCC Consent Certificate for Industries and business.DPCC consent to establish (CTE) and consent to operate (CTO) are significantly higher and that determined by fee structure that takes into account. There are four categories based on the pollution potential.

White Category- These is the least polluting industries and exempt from obtaining consent. They only need to submit an undertaking for which a fee of amount 10,000 may be applicable.

Green Category- Industries with a moderate pollution

Orange Category- More polluting industries

Red Category- The most polluting industries

The fee is calculated based on the total capital investment of the business which includes the cost of land, building plant and machinery. Generally, the Govt fee ranges between Rs.1,000 to Rs 10,000.

Is the business activity allowed in an industrial area only or it can be anywhere in Delhi?

As per the DPCC notification, no business activity can be performed in the residential area. The white category of business, along with the hotels, restaurants and health care establishments can be set up in the commercial areas also. The manufacturing business activities under green and orange categories can only be performed in an Industrial area.

How Can I apply for Delhi Pollution Control Certificate online?

First the creation of DPCC login & password id required. For this, the applicant is required to visit the official website of Delhi Pollution Control Committee. Click the new registration button there. You will be asked to submit your phone number and email id, the OTPs will be sent to both of these. Once the OTP is entered, He/she will get an email from DPCC, confirming the new login generated along with onetime password. The applicant should login again to DPCC website, with the login credentials earlier mailed to the applicant, for the complete DPCC application submission and online payment of Govt fee.

How long does it take to receive the Delhi Pollution Control Certificate after applying online?

Once the Government fee is paid online, the application is forwarded to the official of the concerned Consent Management Cell (CMC). The official would review the application and issue an online document deficiency letter, if any document is missing. Also, the concerned DPCC official will also conduct a site inspection. All this process takes 60 – 90 days, after which the DPCC Consent to Establish (CTE) or Consent to Operate (CTO) certificate is generated online and is also mailed to the applicant.

Is it mandatory to obtain a Delhi Pollution Control Certificate for all industrial activities in Delhi?

As per DPCC guidelines, every business activity should get registered with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, prior to the setting up of any business. Be it a restaurant, hotel, healthcare establishment or any manufacturing activity.

What are the documents required for the Delhi Pollution Control Certificate application?

The documents required for the Delhi Pollution Control Certificate application. This is much more complex process for businesses and industries, managed through the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) online Consent Management & Monitoring system (OCMMS).

Documents required for Consent to Establish (CTE) are:

•   Project Report /Report of the proposed unit
•   Land Documents (Ownership proof, Lease or agreement)
•   Building Plan Approval from local authority if applicable
•   Approval/License from local Bodies (Municipal Corporation Industrial Area Authority
•   Environment Management Plan (EMP)

Documents required for Consent to Operate (CTO) are:

•   Electricity Bill/Power sanction Letter
•   Compliance Report
•   Water Connection Proof
•   Agreement with CETP/STP
•   CA (Chartered Accountant)Certificate
•   Project Report
•   Company details
•   Authorization Letter (Not for individual Proprietorship)

Mandatory Documents

•   Authorized Pan Card
•   Authorized Aadhar Card
•   Authorization Letter
•   Rent Agreement
•   Factory trade License
•   CA Report
•   GST
•   Site Plan
•   Electricity bill
•   Certificate of Registration of the business unit

Can a business operate without a Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

Any business entity engaged in manufacturing activity, hotel, restaurant or a health care establish is required to apply for and get DPCC Certificate. No business should operate in Delhi without the DPCC certificate.

What are the consequences of operating without a Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

If any business entity is found operating in Delhi without the Pollution Control Certificate, the concerned DPCC official may issue a Show Cause notice to the entity, asking for reasons for not getting registered with the DPCC. If the reasons so submitted are found to be correct then the official may give more time for DPCC registration. If no plausible reason is found in response to the show cause notice, then the official may ask the business owner to close the business.

Can I transfer my Delhi Pollution Control Certificate to another location within Delhi?

The DPCC Certificate is issued for an address and it is non-transferrable. If the business address is changed, then the applicant is required to apply as a new application.

What are the steps involved in renewing a Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

Once the DPCC certificate is issued, the validity of the certificate is mentioned in the certificate only. The license holder is required to apply for renewal of the same one month prior to the expiry of the existing validity of the DPCC certificate.

Is it possible to track the status of my Delhi Pollution Control Certificate application online?

Yes. At the time of DPCC new registration, the applicant is provided with a login Id and password. The same can be used to login into the DPCC portal. The applicant can track his/her application status by logging to the DPCC.

How often do I need to renew my Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

The DPCC white category Certificate has a lifetime validity, DPCC green Category CTO has a validity of 15 years while DPCC Orange category CTO has a validity of 10 years.

Are there any exemptions for certain types of businesses from obtaining a Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

The business activities which generate no pollution and categorized as white category activity are exempted from taking Consent to Establish (CTE) & Consent to Operate (CTO) Certificate, these businesses need to submit an Undertaking to DPCC

What are the different types of pollution control measures required for obtaining a Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

As per the DPCC guidelines, Oil & Grease Trap (OGT) is required by the restaurants having kitchen, Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) & Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for water borne pollution & dust collectors for air pollution control measures.

How can I verify the authenticity of a Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

The applicant can login into the DPCC portal, with the login id and password he/she may already having. After the login into the DPCC portal, the applicant check & download the certificate from the portal. Also, DPCC has given a separate button, where anyone can cross verify the certificate by entering the certificate number.

Can I operate multiple businesses under a single Delhi Pollution Control Certificate?

No, The DPCC certificate is issued for a particular activity. If an activity is to be added to the business, we need to first add that activity in the DPCC Certificate.