New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- The Government has amended the Uniform Consent Guidelines notified under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, to further streamline the consent mechanism for industries across all States and union territories.
The move is aimed at reducing procedural delays and strengthening environmental governance.
The Guidelines issued last year provide a uniform framework for granting, refusing, or cancelling Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO). These guidelines ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability in consent management across the country.
An important reform is the provision for Consolidated Consent and Authori...