Dilip would like to carry on the business of manufacturing of Industrial chemicals and gases. One of his friend informs him that there are strict compliance norms under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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Dilip would like to carry on the business of manufacturing of Industrial chemicals and gases. One of his friend informs him that there are strict compliance norms under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 for such type of Industry. Brief, Dilip on the various requirements to be complied under the aforesaid Act at the time of setting up of Industry.

Answer & Explanation:

Compliance under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 are as under: Not to discharge air pollutant(s) in excess of the prescribed standards Furnish information to the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) of any accident or unforeseen act or event Allow entry to the SPCB to ascertain that provisions of the Act are being complied with Provide information to enable SPCB to implement the Act Provide access to the SPCB for taking samples Comply with the directions issued in writing by the SPCB Obtain "Consent To Establish" Consent to be deemed as granted after four months from the date of receipt of application if no communication from the SPCB is received. A prior "Notice of Inspection" to be served by the SPCB Industry to ensure that specified emission sampling procedure is being followed by the SPCB Opportunity to file objections with the SPCB within 15 days from the date of service of notice SPCB to record reasons in writing in case it does not provide an opportunity to the industry to file objections Obtain "Consent to Operate" Apply for the renewal of "Consent to Operate" before expiry of the validity period.

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