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Summary: Industrial units in Gujarat that already hold a Consolidated Consent and Authorization (CCA) need to note an important change in how the consent period will be extended. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has discontinued the earlier CCA renewal process for eligible existing units. Instead of filing a conventional renewal application to continue the CCA period, these units will now move to a CCA Extension Fee system. The process will be handled through GPCB's XGN Portal. The unit has to submit the request online and pay the prescribed Extension Fee. GPCB will then check the information available in the unit's profile against its existing CCA and the records already available with the Board. Once the prescribed fee is received, GPCB will issue an Extension Fee Payment Acknowledgement letter showing the current fee cycle and the next payment due date. At first glance, this may look like a simple replacement of one administrative process with another. In practice, however, the change creates an important distinction that every existing CCA holder should understand. The extension of the CCA period is now distinct from the CCA amendment. A unit that only needs continuation of its existing CCA period may fall under the new Extension Fee system. A unit that needs changes in its existing CCA will still have to follow the prevailing CTE or CCA Amendment procedure. That difference is likely to matter more than the change in terminology itself. GPCB Office Order: Main Details Particular Details Issuing Authority Gujarat Pollution Control Board Type of Document Office Order Main Subject Implementation of CCA Extension Fee system by discontinuing CCA Renewal Main Stakeholders Industrial units/stakeholders already holding GPCB CCA New Process Payment of prescribed Extension Fee instead of CCA renewal application Filing Platform XGN Portal Fee Amount Not expressly specified in the Office Order Payment Timing On or before the due date for each applicable fee cycle Document issued after payment Extension Fee Payment Acknowledgement Letter CTE/CCA Amendment Procedure Existing procedure continues Commencement Immediate effect The Office Order has been issued in the context of the Control of Air Pollution and Control of Water Pollution Consent Guidelines of 2025 and their Amendment Guidelines issued in 2026. Why Has GPCB Changed the CCA Renewal System? The reason given in the Office Order is fairly clear. GPCB states that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had issued the relevant Air and Water Pollution Consent Guidelines and subsequent amendments. According to the Office Order, the amended framework discontinued the renewal of Consent to Operate and provided for the payment of a prescribed Extension Fee. The order also refers to a single-step procedure for common consent and authorisation under the Air Act, Water Act, Hazardous Waste framework and other waste rules. GPCB has adopted the new procedure in Gujarat with the stated objective of implementing the Central Government guidelines and further promoting Ease of Doing Business in the state. For an industrial unit, the practical effect is easier to understand than the legal background. Earlier, the continuation of the CCA period was associated with a renewal process. Under the new arrangement, eligible existing CCA holders will move to a fee-based extension system. What has changed is the method for continuing the CCA period. What has not disappeared is the obligation to comply with environmental law and the conditions already contained in the CCA. Who Will Come Under the New CCA Extension Fee System? The Office Order expressly brings existing CCA holders within the new regime. It states that industrial units and stakeholders that have already obtained Consolidated Consent and Authorization from GPCB will be governed by the new procedure for further extension of their CCA period, subject to payment of the prescribed Extension Fee. This makes existing CCA holders the clearest category affected by the order. The document later uses the expression “eligible units,” but it does not provide a separate detailed list of eligibility criteria in the two-page Office Order. For that reason, it would be unsafe to create additional eligibility conditions that GPCB has not stated. The order should also not be treated as a complete guide for a business applying for its first consent. Its operative provisions on Extension Fee payment apply to units that already have a CCA. What Has Actually Changed for an Existing CCA Holder? The easiest way to understand the reform is to compare the old and new approaches. Area Earlier Approach New Approach Continuation of CCA period CCA renewal application Extension Fee system Method Renewal process Online request and fee payment Portal Existing renewal procedure XGN Portal Board's role Process renewal Verify particulars and vet applicable Extension Fee Document after processing Renewal-related outcome Extension Fee Payment Acknowledgement Amendment of CCA Separate amendment procedure Remains separate and unchanged For an existing unit whose approved position has not changed, this may reduce the need to go through a conventional renewal exercise solely to continue the CCA period. But the new process should not be read too broadly. The Extension Fee mechanism addresses extensions. It does not automatically handle changes to the consent. That difference becomes important whenever the existing CCA no longer reflects the unit's position. CCA Extension and CCA Amendment Need to Be Treated Separately This is one area where a hurried reading of the order can create confusion. The new system does not mean that every CCA-related matter can now be handled by paying an Extension Fee. GPCB specifically states that where an amendment to the CCA is required, there will be no change to the existing prevailing procedure for obtaining a CTE and a CCA Amendment, as applicable. The order further requires the applicant, in such cases, to submit a comprehensive profile containing full details, including both existing and proposed data. In other words, the Board has separated two situations. Situation 1: The existing CCA only needs continuation The Extension Fee route may apply. Situation 2: Something in the CCA needs to be changed The existing CTE/CCA Amendment procedure remains in effect. This distinction should be checked before an Extension Fee request is treated as a routine compliance activity. The Office Order itself does not provide a complete list of every operational change that may require amendment. That question must therefore be assessed under the applicable consent framework and the unit's existing CCA, rather than being inferred from the Office Order. How Will the CCA Extension Fee Process Work on the XGN Portal? GPCB has provided the basic process in a relatively short set of instructions. Online request The first requirement is to submit the Extension Fee request through the XGN Portal. The Office Order does not describe a separate physical filing route for the extension request. Payment through XGN The prescribed Extension Fee is also to be paid through the portal. The amount is not reproduced in the Office Order itself. Verification by GPCB Once the request is made, the Board will verify the particulars furnished in the unit's profile against two sources: The existing CCA, and Records are already available with GPCB. This verification will be used for vetting the prescribed Extension Fee payable under the applicable environmental Acts, Rules and Guidelines. That part of the procedure deserves attention. The new system is not simply a payment button in which every unit pays the same amount without any regulatory checks. The information held by the Board remains relevant to the process. Payment before the due date The unit should see that the Extension Fee, as provided for in the fee cycle, is paid on time. The GPCB has linked this obligation to the unit's functioning. Thus, paying the fee becomes a practical compliance concern rather than a mere accounting matter. Acknowledgement after payment Upon receipt of the prescribed fee, the Board will issue an Extension Fee Payment Acknowledgement letter. The acknowledgement will contain two useful pieces of information: The current fee cycle, and The next due date for payment. For an internal compliance team, that next due date should be recorded as soon as the acknowledgement is received. The Acknowledgement Is Important, but It Should Not Be Misread There is a small but important detail in the wording of the Office Order. GPCB states that an Extension Fee Payment Acknowledgement letter will be issued only upon receipt of the prescribed fee. The order does not say that a fresh CCA renewal certificate will be generated after each payment. That makes the acknowledgement an important record of the extension-fee transaction and fee cycle. A sensible record set for the unit would therefore keep the acknowledgement together with: The existing CCA, Relevant amendments, if any, Fee-payment evidence, and Other related environmental approvals or records. The first point is directly based on the Office Order. Keeping these records together is a practical compliance recommendation rather than a separate statutory requirement stated by GPCB. How Much Extension Fee Will a Unit Have to Pay? The Office Order does not give a fixed figure. It refers to the prescribed Extension Fee and explains that GPCB will verify the particulars furnished in the unit's profile against the existing CCA and Board records for vetting the fee payable under the applicable environmental framework. Therefore, if there is an attempt by a company to identify a single universal amount in this Office Order, then the attempt will fail. In other words, the actual Extension Fee is not provided in this document. It is important to note that this is critical from a compliance perspective. The fee for a particular unit should be determined through the relevant GPCB mechanism and applicable regulatory provisions, rather than based on an assumed figure. Why the XGN Profile Becomes More Important Under the New Process The Office Order makes the profile data part of GPCB's verification process. That means the information available through the system should not be treated as a formality. Before submitting an Extension Fee request, it would be sensible for an existing CCA holder to compare its current profile with the consent documents already held by the unit. The review will be conducted to ascertain whether the facts or information presented as the basis for the extension of the application are consistent with the existing approved position. If there have been substantial changes, the compliance team should consider the amendment route first, rather than the Extension Fee. Again, the order does not create a formal pre-filing audit requirement. This is a practical way of reducing the risk of a mismatch when GPCB carries out its own verification. What Remains Unchanged After the New Office Order? The discontinuation of the renewal process does not remove the rest of the environmental compliance framework. That point comes through clearly in the order's enforcement and amendment clauses. Existing CCA conditions still matter A unit can still face action for contravention of a condition of its CCA. So the Extension Fee should never be understood as a payment that allows the unit to operate independently of its existing consent conditions. CTE and CCA Amendment procedures continue Where an amendment is required, the existing procedure remains in place. Environmental laws and directions continue to apply The Office Order specifically refers to compliance with applicable Acts, Rules, Guidelines and directions. Other financial and regulatory obligations remain relevant GPCB also refers to Environmental Compensation, Bank Guarantee and other amounts payable. The Extension Fee is therefore one part of the unit's environmental compliance position, not the whole of it. What Happens If a Unit Does Not Pay the Extension Fee? Failure to pay the Extension Fee is expressly mentioned in the enforcement clause of the Office Order. GPCB states that action may be considered where a unit: Breaches a condition of the CCA, Contravenes applicable Acts, Contravenes applicable Rules or Guidelines, Fails to comply with directions issued under the relevant framework, Fails to pay the prescribed Extension Fee, Fails to pay Environmental Compensation, Fails to pay a Bank Guarantee amount where applicable, or Fails to pay another amount payable under the regulatory framework. These situations should not all be treated as identical, but the Board clearly identifies them as matters that can lead to regulatory action. What Action Can GPCB Take? The Office Order provides GPCB with several options when the conditions for action are met. The Board may: Cancel the CCA, Suspend the CCA, Revoke the CCA, Withdraw the CCA, or Take another action available under the applicable Acts, Rules and Guidelines. The wording is important. It says GPCB may take such action. It does not say that one particular consequence automatically follows every violation or delayed payment. For that reason, it would be inaccurate to write that missing a fee due date automatically cancels the CCA. The actual regulatory response will depend on the applicable legal provisions and circumstances of the case. The Unit Must Be Given an Opportunity to Be Heard The enforcement clause also contains a procedural safeguard. Before the action referred to in the order is taken, the affected unit must be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard. This gives the unit an opportunity to place its position before the Board in relation to the proposed action. It does not remove the underlying obligation to pay fees or comply with consent conditions. It simply means that the Office Order itself recognises an opportunity for a hearing before the specified enforcement action is taken. What Happens to Older GPCB Circulars and Office Orders? Whenever a regulator changes a long-standing process, a practical question follows: what happens if an older circular says something different? GPCB has addressed that point. The Office Order states that its provisions will supersede corresponding provisions contained in any earlier GPCB: Circular, Office Order, Instruction, or Guideline Relating to CCA Renewal, to the extent of inconsistency with the new order. These last words do make a difference. The Office Order does not say that all previous documents concerning CCA have been cancelled. It is better to understand it this way: if there is a conflict between a previous provision regarding the extension of CCA and the new Extension Fee System, the Office Order should take precedence. From Which Date Will the New Process Apply? The Office Order states that requests for Extension Fee payment submitted on or after the order's commencement date will be governed by and processed under the new procedure. It then says that the Office Order will come into force with immediate effect. The document carries an approved date of 31 July 2026. For an existing unit preparing a CCA-related filing after commencement, the immediate practical question is therefore whether the matter is now an Extension Fee case rather than a renewal application. Does the Order Explain What Happens to Every Pending Renewal Application? Not fully. The Office Order clearly deals with Extension Fee requests submitted on or after commencement. It does not, in the text provided, give a detailed, case-by-case treatment of every possible renewal application or proceeding that may have already been pending before commencement. That is an area where businesses should avoid drawing conclusions that are not stated in the order. If a unit had already filed a renewal-related request before the new system began, its status may need to be checked with reference to the actual filing and GPCB's applicable procedure. How Will This Change Affect Compliance Teams? For a unit with a stable operating position and no amendment requirement, the new system may make the continuation process easier. But it also changes the way internal teams should think about the compliance calendar. Previously, a team may have tracked a “CCA renewal” date. From now on, eligible units need to pay closer attention to: The applicable Extension Fee cycle, The due date for payment, The acknowledgement is issued after payment, and The next due date is recorded in that acknowledgement. The wording used in internal compliance trackers may therefore need to change. Instead of simply writing “CCA Renewal Due,” the company may need separate entries for: CCA Extension Fee Due and CCA Amendment Review, if required This small change can prevent two very different regulatory activities from being treated as the same thing. Finance Teams Will Need to Be Involved Earlier The new mechanism also brings finance and environmental compliance closer together. The Extension Fee must be paid within the applicable fee cycle. It means a compliance team cannot afford to identify the payment only at the last moment and then wait for internal financial approval. A better internal practice is to communicate the due date to finance well in advance and maintain proof of payment along with the acknowledgement received from GPCB. This is not a new statutory process set out in the Office Order. It is simply a practical control that follows from the requirement to pay on time. Plant and Operations Teams Also Have a Role Operations teams may not directly handle the XGN filing, but their information can be important. If the operating position of the unit has changed, the compliance team may need to determine whether the existing CCA still reflects the actual position. That is where the difference between extension and amendment becomes particularly relevant. A unit should not wait until the Extension Fee is due to discover that its existing consent may need to be amended. Internal communication among the plant, EHS, compliance, and legal teams can help identify such issues earlier. A Practical Internal Process for Existing CCA Holders The Office Order itself gives the regulatory steps. A business can build a simple internal process around itself. Internal Activity Suggested Responsibility Why It Matters Review existing CCA EHS/Compliance Confirms the approved position Check XGN profile Compliance Helps identify inconsistencies before submission Check whether an amendment is required EHS/Legal/Operations Separates extension cases from amendment cases Confirm applicable fee cycle Compliance Helps identify the correct due date Arrange funds Finance Avoids payment delay Arrange funds Authorised compliance user Follows the GPCB process Pay prescribed Extension Fee Finance/Compliance Required for extension mechanism Preserve acknowledgement Compliance Records current cycle and next due date Update compliance calendar Compliance Helps track future payment This table is a suggested internal management process. It should not be read as an additional list of legal duties imposed by GPCB. Is the New CCA Extension System Easier for Businesses? For units that need continuation of their existing CCA period, the new process appears designed to reduce the need for a recurring renewal application. That may save administrative effort, particularly where no change requires an amendment. The use of an online request and fee-payment mechanism also provides a more direct way to track the extension cycle. Another useful feature is the acknowledgement showing the next due date. If businesses maintain that date properly, it can make future compliance planning easier. Still, “simpler” should not be confused with “automatic.” GPCB continues to verify the unit's information. Existing CCA conditions remain enforceable. Applicable environmental laws continue to apply. Amendment procedures also remain in place. The system is therefore better understood as a simplification of routine continuation rather than a relaxation of environmental compliance. Where Can Businesses Go Wrong? The biggest risks are likely to come from misunderstanding the scope of the change rather than from the payment process itself. Treating the Extension Fee as a substitute for an amendment This is probably the most important risk. If an amendment is required, the existing amendment route still applies. Missing the next due date The acknowledgement issued after payment will mention the next due date. That date should be treated as an active compliance item. Relying on outdated profile information Because GPCB will verify profile particulars against the existing CCA and its records, a mismatch may need attention. Assuming a universal fee The Office Order does not provide a fixed Extension Fee amount. Thinking the CCA conditions no longer matter They continue to matter, and violation can lead to regulatory action. Treating the acknowledgement as a new CCA The Office Order calls it an Extension Fee Payment Acknowledgement letter. It should not be given a different legal character without a supporting provision. Questions the Office Order Leaves Open The Office Order is short and focused. It explains the new mechanism, but it does not answer every practical question a unit may have. The following points are not expressly specified in the document: A single Extension Fee amount applicable to all units, One universal fee-cycle duration, A complete fee-calculation formula within the Office Order, A detailed list of supporting documents for every Extension Fee request, A fixed processing time for GPCB to issue the acknowledgement, Detailed treatment of every application already pending before commencement, and A complete first-time CTE or CCA application procedure. These gaps should not be filled with assumptions. Where one of these issues affects an actual filing, the unit should check the applicable GPCB procedure or obtain case-specific regulatory guidance. What Existing CCA Holders Should Do Now For an existing CCA holder, the next steps need not be complicated. Start with the current consent. Check what has already been approved and whether the unit's current operating position remains consistent with that approval. Then review the XGN profile. If no changes are needed to the consent, determine which Extension Fee schedule applies. However, if anything needs to be changed, determine whether a CTE or CCA Amendment is required before considering this a normal extension. Once an Extension Fee request is submitted and payment is completed, retain the acknowledgement and record the next due date shown by GPCB. The process can be summarised as follows: Review the existing CCA. Check the current regulatory profile. Decide whether the case is an extension or an amendment. Confirm the applicable Extension Fee and due date. Submit the request through the XGN Portal. Pay the prescribed fee on time. Keep the acknowledgement safe. Record the next payment due date. Continue monitoring all existing CCA conditions and environmental obligations. The first six steps reflect the practical effect of the new GPCB mechanism. Maintaining records and internal calendars is recommended as a compliance-control measure. What Does the Change Mean for MSMEs and Smaller Industrial Units? The Office Order does not create a separate MSME category or special MSME exemption. Smaller units that already hold CCA therefore need to assess the new procedure in the same way as other affected existing CCA holders, subject to whatever fee framework and consent conditions actually apply to them. From an operational perspective, smaller units may benefit from fewer recurring renewal-related activities if their case involves only a routine extension. At the same time, they may also need tighter internal due-date management because smaller businesses often do not have a separate full-time environmental compliance team. That latter point is a practical observation rather than a special legal rule created for MSMEs. What Does the Change Mean for Larger Industrial Units? Larger units may find the payment mechanism straightforward, but their internal compliance position can be more complex. A large manufacturing facility may have several departments involved in environmental approvals, operations, finance, projects, and expansion activities. For these units, the bigger question may not be how to make the payment. It may be that the existing consent continues to accurately cover the unit's current and proposed operations. The Extension Fee process should therefore be linked with an internal amendment review rather than handled purely as a finance task. Is This Mainly an Ease of Doing Business Measure? GPCB expressly links the Office Order with further promotion of Ease of Doing Business in the State. From a business perspective, the reasoning is understandable. Where a unit already has consent and nothing substantive needs to be changed, repeatedly submitting a renewal application may add administrative work. A fee-based extension mechanism can reduce that repetition. But the order also preserves the Board's enforcement powers and the existing amendment procedure. The result is therefore not a removal of regulation. It is a change in the administrative treatment of routine continuation. That balance is important when explaining the reform. How Corpseed Can Assist Existing GPCB CCA Holders The new CCA Extension Fee system may look simple, but businesses still need to ensure that their existing CCA, XGN profile, and current operations are aligned. Corpseed can support units in reviewing their current position and identifying the correct compliance route before any filing or payment is made. 1. Review of Existing CCA Corpseed can help businesses review their present Consolidated Consent and Authorization and understand what is already approved. Check the existing CCA details and conditions. Identify the current consent position of the unit. Highlight areas that may need further review before extension. 2. Extension or Amendment Assessment One of the main questions under the new system is whether the unit requires only an extension or a CCA amendment. Corpseed can assist in: Reviewing the nature of proposed or existing changes. Checking whether the matter can be handled through the Extension Fee route. Identifying cases where CTE or CCA Amendment may need to be considered. 3. XGN Portal Compliance Support Since the Extension Fee request and payment are handled through the XGN Portal, the information available on the portal should match the unit's regulatory records. Support may include: Reviewing the details available in the XGN profile. Identifying visible mismatches with the existing CCA. Assisting with the relevant online compliance process. 4. CCA Extension Fee Filing Assistance Corpseed can assist existing CCA holders in organising the information required for the Extension Fee process. This may cover: Preparing the filing information. Coordinating the Extension Fee request. Supporting the online submission process. Helping businesses maintain payment and acknowledgement records. The applicable fee and final acceptance remain subject to GPCB and the relevant regulatory framework. 5. CTE and CCA Amendment Support Where a unit requires a change in its existing consent, the Extension Fee alone may not be sufficient. Corpseed can support businesses with: Review of existing and proposed operational details. Preparation of information required for amendment matters. Assistance with CTE or CCA Amendment-related documentation. Coordination of the applicable regulatory filing process. 6. Environmental Compliance Gap Review A CCA Extension Fee payment does not replace the need to comply with existing consent conditions. Corpseed can help businesses review: Existing CCA conditions. Pending environmental compliance requirements. Gaps in regulatory records or documentation. Areas that may require corrective action or further assessment. This can help a unit understand its broader compliance position rather than treating the Extension Fee as a standalone requirement. 7. Ongoing Pollution-Control Compliance Support Environmental compliance does not end once the Extension Fee is paid. Corpseed can assist businesses with ongoing support such as: Tracking relevant compliance dates. Reviewing changes that may affect the existing CCA. Organising environmental records and regulatory documents. Supporting future consent, amendment and compliance requirements. Corpseed's role is to help businesses understand the applicable process, prepare the required information and follow the appropriate regulatory route. Final approval, fee determination, acceptance of filings and other regulatory decisions remain with the Gujarat Pollution Control Board. Businesses that need help with GPCB consent matters can seek pollution control consent consultant support based on their existing CCA, operating activities and specific compliance requirements. Key Takeaways The GPCB Office Order changes the process that existing CCA holders use for the routine continuation of their CCA period. Eligible units will now pay the prescribed Extension Fee instead of filing the earlier CCA renewal application. The request and payment are to be handled through the XGN Portal, where GPCB will verify the unit's information against the existing CCA and Board records. After payment, the unit will receive an Extension Fee Payment Acknowledgement that identifies the current fee cycle and the next due date. There are five points worth remembering. The Extension Fee mechanism for eligible existing units has replaced the CCA renewal process. Extension and amendment are not the same thing. The existing CTE/CCA Amendment procedure remains in effect when an amendment is required. Timely payment of the Extension Fee is essential for continued operation. Existing CCA conditions and other environmental obligations remain enforceable. The practical benefit is a simpler route for routine extension. The practical responsibility is to ensure that the unit is genuinely an extension case, pays on time, and continues to comply with the consent it already holds.

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Summary: The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has adopted an expedited process of disposal for consent applications about the manufacture of compostable plastic by units in Gujarat. According to the circular, all applications for CTE and CCA filed before the GPCB will now have to be disposed of within a maximum period of three working days. The measure forms part of GPCB's Ease of Doing Business approach. The Board has linked the change with its objective of encouraging environmentally friendly and alternative packaging materials, promoting compostable plastic production and supporting effective implementation of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. This circular is mainly an administrative processing measure. It changes how quickly the relevant applications are expected to be handled by GPCB. It does not expressly create a new technical standard, new application fee, new certification requirement or separate three-day compliance obligation for manufacturers. An equally important distinction is that the circular refers to applications being disposed of within three working days. It does not state that every application will automatically be approved within three working days. Notification at a Glance Particular Verified Details Issuing Authority Gujarat Pollution Control Board Document Type Circular Subject Faster disposal of consent applications of compostable plastic manufacturing units Letter Number GPCB/0153/07/2026 File Number GPCB/Comp/e-file/128/2026/0520/Plastic Unit Approved Date 30 July 2026 Approved By Chairman, Chairman Office, GPCB Effective Date With immediate effect Relevant Regulatory Reference Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 Sector Compostable plastic manufacturing Applications Covered Consent applications relating to compostable plastic production, including CTE and CCA applications referred to in the circular Main Stakeholders Compostable plastic manufacturing units and GPCB officials processing their applications Core Development Relevant applications are to be disposed of within a maximum of three working days from receipt Applicant Compliance Deadline Not expressly specified Authority-Side Disposal Timeline Maximum three working days from receipt of the application Nature of Change Administrative and procedural New Technical Requirement Not expressly introduced by this circular Automatic Approval Not provided for in the circular The circular is therefore best understood as a measure to accelerate GPCB's handling of a particular category of consent applications, rather than as a new compliance regime for the compostable plastic industry. The Regulatory Framework The circular explicitly mentions “Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016” in providing the policy background to support the manufacturing of compostable plastics. According to GPCB, the promotion of environment-friendly packaging material alternatives and implementation of these rules is one of the purposes of this initiative. The circular also refers specifically to consent applications for compostable plastic manufacturing, including CTE and CCA applications. It is therefore connected with GPCB's existing environmental consent administration. However, this particular circular is narrow in scope. It does not reproduce the underlying legal provisions governing CTE or CCA applications. It also does not set out technical conditions, eligibility criteria, application documents, consent fees or detailed assessment requirements. Businesses should therefore avoid reading the three-day disposal mechanism as a replacement for the existing environmental consent framework. The circular changes the administrative handling timeline for the covered applications it does not expressly replace the conditions that otherwise apply to obtaining the relevant consent. Why Did GPCB Introduce Faster Processing? The circular gives a clear policy reason for the change. GPCB states that, under its Ease of Doing Business approach, it wants to encourage the use of environmentally friendly and alternative packaging materials in Gujarat. It also refers to the effective implementation of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 and the promotion of compostable plastic manufacturing. Faster handling of consent applications is intended to support this objective. For a manufacturing unit, delays in regulatory processing can affect project planning and the timing of subsequent business activities. A shorter administrative disposal period may therefore give eligible applicants greater predictability when dealing with GPCB. That commercial benefit should still be treated as a likely practical implication rather than as a guaranteed result. The circular promises faster disposal of covered applications. It does not promise that every applicant will receive a positive decision. Scope and Applicability The circular is specifically directed towards applications connected with manufacturing units producing compostable plastic. Its scope should not automatically be extended to every plastic manufacturer, packaging manufacturer or environmental consent applicant in Gujarat. The document supports the following understanding: Stakeholder / Application Covered by This Circular? Relevant Position Compostable plastic manufacturing units Yes Expressly covered Relevant CTE applications for such units Yes Expressly referred to Relevant CCA applications for such units Yes Expressly referred to Relevant CCA applications for such units Not expressly specified Circular specifically concerns compostable plastic Importers Not expressly specified No separate treatment stated Distributors or sellers Not expressly specified Not identified as beneficiaries of the processing timeline Existing pending applications Not expressly specified Circular does not separately explain transitional treatment New applications received after implementation Covered where they fall within the stated category Three-working-day disposal mechanism applies to covered applications Businesses should therefore check whether the application actually relates to a compostable plastic manufacturing unit before relying on this administrative timeline. Which Applications Are Covered? The circular refers to consent applications submitted to GPCB for the manufacture of compostable plastic and specifically mentions CTE and CCA applications. The document does not provide a broader list of unrelated approvals that would receive the same treatment. This distinction matters. A business should not assume that the three-working-day mechanism automatically covers: Every environmental approval required for a project. Every plastic-related application submitted to GPCB. Applications relating to non-compostable plastic manufacturing. Registrations or certificates issued by another authority. Technical approvals not mentioned in the circular. The faster mechanism should be relied upon only for the application categories falling within the circular's stated scope. What Has Changed? The main change is straightforward: GPCB has instructed that relevant consent applications for compostable plastic manufacturing units should be disposed of quickly. The circular states that applications falling within this category will now be disposed of within a maximum of three working days from receipt. Process Area Position Stated in Circular New Administrative Position Business Meaning Consent application handling Faster disposal was under consideration Maximum three working days from receipt Eligible applicants may receive a quicker regulatory decision. Consent application handling Specifically referred to Covered by faster disposal mechanism Compostable plastic units may benefit from shorter processing CCA applications Specifically referred to Covered by faster disposal mechanism Faster administrative handling may improve predictability Effective implementation Circular states immediate implementation Applicable with immediate effect GPCB offices are expected to follow the revised mechanism immediately. The circular does not state an earlier fixed disposal period. Therefore, it would be inaccurate to claim that GPCB has reduced the timeline from a particular number of days to three days unless that earlier timeline is independently established through an official source. Administrative Processing Timeline The most important feature of the circular is the maximum three-working-day disposal period. The wording indicates that the clock relates to GPCB's handling of the application once the covered application has been received. Application / Process Responsible Authority Disposal Timeline Effective Position Covered consent application for compostable plastic production GPCB Maximum three working days from receipt Immediate Covered consent application for compostable plastic production GPCB Maximum three working days from receipt Immediate Covered consent application for compostable plastic production GPCB Maximum three working days from receipt Immediate The three days are stated as working days, not calendar days. The circular does not separately explain how weekends, public holidays, deficient submissions, additional information requests or unusual cases are to be treated. Those matters should therefore not be invented or assumed from this document. What Must GPCB Officials Do? The circular is operationally important because much of its effect falls on the regulator's own administration. It directs the covered applications to be handled according to the faster disposal approach and brings the mechanism into force with immediate effect. The circular is addressed to GPCB's regional officers for necessary action. Copies are also circulated internally, including to unit heads and other relevant offices. In practical terms, the direction means that responsible GPCB offices must prioritise and process the covered compostable plastic applications within the stated administrative timeframe. This is an authority-side responsibility. It should not be rewritten as an obligation requiring manufacturers to complete their environmental compliance within three working days. What Changes for Compostable Plastic Applicants? For applicants falling within the scope of the circular, the main change is procedural. A compostable plastic manufacturing unit submitting a relevant CTE or CCA application may now expect GPCB to dispose of the application within the stated maximum period, subject to what the circular actually provides. The likely practical effects include: Faster administrative handling: Covered applications receive a specifically stated disposal timeline. Greater predictability: Businesses may have a clearer expectation regarding how quickly GPCB will act on the application. Potentially better project planning: A defined regulatory processing period may help units plan subsequent activities more effectively. Reduced uncertainty during application processing: Applicants do not have to rely only on an open-ended administrative timeline for the category addressed by the circular. Support for environmentally preferable alternatives: The measure is expressly connected with GPCB's stated objective of encouraging compostable plastic production. These are practical business implications. They should not be interpreted as relaxation of the substantive conditions applicable to environmental consent. Three Working Days: Processing or Guaranteed Approval? This is the most important legal and practical distinction in the circular. The document says covered applications will be disposed of within a maximum of three working days. It does not state that: Every application must be approved within three days. Approval becomes automatic after three working days. Consent is deemed to have been granted if GPCB does not respond. Incomplete or otherwise deficient applications must receive approval. Existing legal or technical conditions are waived. Applicants become exempt from other applicable requirements. “Disposal” generally refers to bringing an application to an administrative decision or conclusion. The circular itself does not equate disposal with approval. Businesses should therefore avoid advertising or internally planning on the assumption that a CTE or CCA will necessarily be granted within three working days. The safest description is: GPCB has prescribed a maximum three-working-day timeline for disposal of the covered applications. That wording reflects the circular without overstating its legal effect. Processing Timeline vs Compliance Deadline The circular does not give compostable plastic manufacturers three working days to complete a compliance requirement. The two concepts are different. Authority-Side Processing Timeline This is the period within which GPCB is expected to act on the covered application. In this circular: a maximum of three working days from receipt. Applicant-Side Compliance Deadline This would be a date or period by which the manufacturer itself must submit, renew, pay, comply, install, report or take another required action. No separate three-working-day applicant compliance deadline is stated in this circular. Businesses publishing, sharing or relying on the circular should maintain this distinction. What Remains Unchanged? The circular is focused on speed of application disposal. It does not expressly state that the substantive requirements governing CTE or CCA applications have been relaxed. The circular does not expressly introduce changes to: Eligibility conditions. Application documents. Technical standards. Product specifications. Consent conditions. Testing requirements. Application fees. Financial thresholds. Renewal conditions. Penalties. Inspection requirements. Certification standards. This does not mean that none of these requirements exist under the wider regulatory framework. It simply means that this circular does not expressly amend them. Applicants should therefore continue to treat the applicable consent requirements separately from the new administrative processing timeline. Does the Circular Create a New Compliance Requirement? For compostable plastic manufacturers, the circular does not expressly create a new substantive compliance obligation. Its main function is administrative. It tells GPCB's system and responsible offices how quickly the covered consent applications should be disposed of. This distinction is useful because regulatory circulars can sometimes be misunderstood as introducing new obligations simply because they relate to an existing licence, consent or approval. Here, the immediate business relevance is the faster regulatory process—not a new three-day duty imposed on the manufacturer. Existing and New Applications The circular states that the revised mechanism is being implemented with immediate effect. However, it does not separately explain whether the three-working-day mechanism applies differently to: Applications already pending on the effective date. Applications submitted immediately before the circular. New applications submitted after the circular. Applications on which GPCB had already raised queries. Because the source does not provide a separate transitional rule, businesses should not assume a particular treatment for pending applications solely from this circular. Applicants with an existing pending matter may consider confirming its status with the relevant GPCB office. Impact on Compostable Plastic Manufacturers Faster Regulatory Movement The most direct benefit is the possibility of quicker movement of covered consent applications through GPCB's administrative system. For a manufacturing project, regulatory processing can affect operational planning. A defined maximum disposal timeline can therefore improve visibility around the consent stage. Support for New Manufacturing Capacity GPCB expressly connects the initiative with encouraging compostable plastic production. Faster handling may make the regulatory stage less time-consuming for qualifying units and support businesses considering manufacturing in this segment. This should be treated as a likely business benefit rather than a guaranteed increase in investment or production. Better Planning for MSMEs and Startups Smaller manufacturers often have limited internal compliance resources. A clearly stated processing timeline can make regulatory planning easier. It does not remove the need for accurate applications, appropriate environmental planning or compliance with requirements that apply under the wider legal framework. Environmental and Packaging Sector Impact GPCB's stated purpose also links the measure with encouraging environmentally friendly and alternative packaging materials. If the faster process works as intended, it may support businesses entering or expanding within the compostable packaging value chain. The circular itself, however, does not provide market forecasts or guarantee commercial demand. Benefits of the Faster Disposal Mechanism The circular may provide several practical benefits for covered applicants: Clearer regulatory expectations: A maximum disposal period gives applicants a defined administrative benchmark. Reduced processing uncertainty: Businesses have greater visibility over the expected movement of their application. Improved project coordination: Regulatory teams can plan other activities with better awareness of the consent-processing stage. Support for Ease of Doing Business: This is an expressly stated policy objective of GPCB. Encouragement of compostable plastic manufacturing: The Board directly connects faster disposal with promoting environmentally friendly alternatives. Administrative focus on eligible applications: Regional offices have been instructed to follow the revised mechanism. The benefit is therefore primarily procedural efficiency, not relaxation of environmental compliance. Risks to Avoid Businesses relying on the circular should avoid several possible misunderstandings. Treating Three Days as Guaranteed Approval The circular promises disposal within the stated period, not automatic consent. Assuming Every Plastic Unit Is Covered The subject is specifically compostable plastic manufacturing. The circular should not automatically be applied to unrelated plastic categories. Assuming Existing Requirements Have Been Waived A faster decision does not itself remove substantive legal, environmental or technical requirements. Treating the Timeline as an Applicant Deadline Three working days relates to the Board's processing/disposal mechanism. It is not presented as a deadline requiring an applicant to complete compliance within three days. Assuming Pending Applications Receive a Particular Treatment The circular does not separately set out transitional rules for applications already pending when it took effect. Accurate interpretation is especially important when businesses use the circular for internal planning or communication with management, investors, vendors or customers. What Should Compostable Plastic Manufacturers Do Next? Manufacturers and project teams can respond to the circular practically without treating it as a new compliance burden. Confirm whether the unit falls within the circular's scope:  The business should first establish whether the proposed or existing activity is genuinely compostable plastic manufacturing and whether the relevant application is one covered by the circular. Identify the relevant consent application:  Determine whether the matter concerns the CTE or CCA application referred to by GPCB. Keep the application accurate and properly prepared:  A faster administrative timeline does not make application quality less important. The circular does not waive existing information or compliance requirements. Track the date on which GPCB receives the application:  The circular links the three-working-day period to receipt of the application. Maintaining clear filing and acknowledgement records can therefore be useful. Do not treat the three days as automatic approval:  Project plans should distinguish between an expected disposal timeline and an actual positive consent decision. Monitor communication from GPCB:  Applicants should continue to review official communication and the status of their application, particularly where clarification or additional regulatory action is required. Review existing pending matters separately:  Where an application was already pending when the circular took effect, businesses may need to check its position because the document does not expressly provide a separate transitional mechanism. How Can Corpseed Help? For compostable plastic manufacturers, faster GPCB processing can be most useful when the underlying consent application is properly assessed and prepared. Corpseed can support businesses with environmental compliance and consent-related requirements connected with setting up or operating manufacturing activities. Relevant support may include: Applicability assessment: Reviewing the proposed activity to understand the environmental consent requirements relevant to the business. CTE application support: Assisting with preparation and coordination of the relevant Consent to Establish application. CCA application support: Supporting businesses with the relevant CCA application and associated compliance documentation. Application-document review: Checking information and supporting documents before submission to reduce avoidable documentation issues. Environmental compliance advisory: Helping businesses understand how consent requirements fit with their proposed manufacturing activity. Regulatory filing assistance: Supporting the filing and procedural coordination involved in the relevant GPCB application. Application status and follow-up support: Assisting businesses in tracking regulatory communication and responding appropriately where further action is required. Ongoing environmental compliance support: Helping units manage applicable requirements after the consent stage. A pollution control consent consultant can help businesses distinguish between the faster administrative timeline introduced by this circular and the underlying compliance requirements that still apply to the manufacturing activity. Corpseed supports manufacturers seeking practical assistance with GPCB consent applications and related environmental compliance. Professional support can help businesses prepare the application carefully and reduce avoidable procedural gaps, although the final regulatory decision remains with the competent authority. Key Takeaways Gujarat Pollution Control Board has created an expedited administrative process for consent applications regarding the manufacture of compostable plastics. All applications under CTE and CCA pertaining to the manufacture of compostable plastics will be disposed of in a maximum of three days from the date of receipt of the application, and the circular has become effective forthwith. Businesses should focus on what the circular actually changes: GPCB's application-disposal timeline. The measure specifically concerns compostable plastic manufacturing units. CTE and CCA applications are expressly referred to. The maximum disposal timeline is three working days from receipt. The timeline applies to regulatory processing it is not an applicant compliance deadline. Disposal within three days should not be presented as guaranteed approval within three days. The circular does not expressly change fees, technical requirements, application documents or consent conditions. The measure supports GPCB's stated Ease of Doing Business and environmental objectives. Manufacturers should continue to prepare complete and accurate applications under the applicable regulatory framework.

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Summary: DG Set Emission Control Compliance is now compulsory for industrial, commercial, residential, and office premises running diesel generator sets within the non-attainment areas in Gujarat. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) requires businesses to achieve DG Set Emission Control Compliance by installing certified Retrofitted Emission Control Devices (RECDs) or shifting to gas-based/dual fuel generators. The DG Set Emission Control Compliance varies depending on capacity, starting from no compliance for generators using gas and compulsory RECD or dual fuel fitment for diesel generators from 19 kW to 800 kW. Businesses that ignore DG Set Emission Control Compliance risk regulatory action, shutdown directives, and disruption to backup power continuity. Why DG Set Emission Control Compliance Matters for Your Business Now DG Set Emission Control Compliance is no longer optional guidance for businesses in Gujarat it is a direct, enforceable requirement under a fresh GPCB circular. If your facility, office building, hospital, data centre, or residential society operates a diesel generator (DG) set in any of Gujarat's non-attainment cities, achieving proper DG Set Emission Control Compliance directly determines whether your backup power setup can legally continue to run. GPCB released this circular on 7th July 2026, and it directs the establishment to comply with DG Set Emission Control in relation to CAQM's direction number 76, which was initially made for the National Capital Region but has now been made applicable to Gujarat Non-Attainment cities on the recommendation of CPCB dated 22nd March 2024. This guide will help you to understand all about DG Set Emission Control compliance, which DG sets are covered, and how your business should respond. The Regulatory Framework Behind DG Set Emission Control Compliance DG Set Emission Control Compliance for Gujarat Cities is an outcome of the chain of regulatory processes that starts from the National Clean Air Programme, NGT Orders, CPCB Certificates, and NCR Directions by CAQM, which have now been adopted for Gujarat cities plagued with pollution. Knowing this chain will help business owners realize its importance. Milestone Date What Happened National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) launched 2019 Identified DG set emissions as a major air pollution source across Indian cities NGT Order in O.A. 681/2018(PB) 06.08.2019 Directed effective emission control for in-use DG sets, including retrofitting CPCB RECD certification procedure notified 28.03.2023 Set testing and certification standards for Retrofit Emission Control Devices CPCB RECD certification procedure notified 26.10.2023 Directed industries operating DG sets of 125 KVA and above in Gujarat to comply CAQM Direction No. 76 issued 29.09.2023 Prescribed regulated DG set operation across NCR using RECDs and cleaner technologies CAQM Direction No. 76 amended 22.02.2024 Revised capacity slabs for RECD applicability CPCB recommendation to SPCBs/PCCs 22.03.2024 Recommended similar RECD/APCD measures for non-attainment cities beyond NCR GPCB Circular (current) 07.07.2026 Directs Gujarat's non-attainment cities to implement CAQM Direction No. 76 for DG Set Emission Control Compliance This circular is issued and is addressed to all industrial, commercial, residential, and office establishments operating DG sets in Gujarat's non-attainment cities. DG Set Emission Control Compliance: What the Rule Actually Requires Compliance with DG Set Emission Control is attained either by installing the Retrofit Emission Control Device or changing over to a dual fuel/gas system as per the capacity-based timeline strictly adhered to in CAQM’s Direction No. 76. The previous regulation was limited to DG sets of 125 KVA capacity and upwards. DG Set Emission Control Compliance Schedule (as per CAQM Direction No. 76, amended 22.02.2024) DG Set Capacity Range Emission Control System Required Operating Restriction Running on LPG/Natural Gas/Biogas/Propane/Butane (any capacity) None required No restrictions, even during GRAP periods Up to 800 kW, compliant with GSR 804(E) dated 03.11.2022 None required No restrictions, even during GRAP periods 800 kW and above Any emission control mechanism, subject to emission standards compliance No restrictions, even during GRAP periods 61 kW to less than 800 kW Dual fuel mode OR Retrofitted ECDs through certified vendors No restrictions, even during GRAP periods 19 kW to less than 61 kW Dual fuel mode No restrictions, even during GRAP periods (subject to conditions below) Portable DG sets (below 19 kW) No specific emission control means currently available Restricted during GRAP periods; permitted only for emergency services Important Update for DG Set Emission Control Compliance: The original Direction No. 76 (29.09.2023) specified the dual-fuel/RECD obligation for capacity between 125 kW and less than 800 kW and from 19 kW up to 125 kW. This was revised on 22.02.2024 so that the RECD limit decreased to include 61 kW up to 800 kW and 19 kW up to 61 kW. Emission Standards Required for DG Set Emission Control Compliance (800 kW and Above) Parameter Emission Standard PM (at 15% O₂) 50 mg/Nm³ NOx (at 15% O₂) 650 mg/Nm³ CO (at 15% O₂) 100 mg/Nm³ Minimum DG Stack Height 30 meters, OR minimum 6 meters above the building height where the DG set is installed, whichever is higher     Example for stack height: If your building is 20 meters tall, your DG stack must be at least 30 meters from ground level. If your building is 27 meters tall, your DG stack must be at least 33 meters from ground level (6 meters above the building). Emergency Services Exemption Under DG Set Emission Control Compliance Certain establishments get limited flexibility even without full DG Set Emission Control Compliance, but strictly for emergency service continuity, not general operations: Elevators, escalators, and travellators in commercial/residential buildings (limited strictly to these functions) Medical services hospitals, nursing homes, healthcare facilities, and life-saving medical equipment/drug manufacturing units Railway services and railway stations Metro Rail Corporation and MRTS services, including trains and stations Airports and Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) Sewage treatment plants Water pumping stations Projects related to national security and defence Telecommunications and IT/data services Commercial Impact of Ignoring DG Set Emission Control Compliance Using a diesel generator without DG Set Emission Control Compliance means that your business can face regulatory issues, shutdown orders, and power interruptions during grid failures. For companies that use DG sets for power generation when there is a power failure, this cannot be treated as mere paperwork since it impacts operations. Risk Area Business Consequence Non-compliant DG set flagged during inspection Regulatory notice, potential restriction on DG set operation No emission control device fitted before deadline Risk of DG set shutdown affecting business operations Missing certified RECD documentation Compliance gap during environmental audits or CTE/CTO renewal Non-compliant DG sets used for non-emergency purposes Loss of the emergency-use exemption, direct regulatory exposure Stack height non-compliance (800 kW+ DG sets) Non-compliance flag even if emission control device is fitted correctly For facilities that depend on uninterrupted power hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants running continuous processes a shutdown directive on a non-compliant DG set can mean real operational and financial disruption, not just a compliance fine. Step-by-Step Path to DG Set Emission Control Compliance To be compliant with DG Set Emission Controls, one must know their DG set capacity, select the emission control route to follow, and ensure installation of compliance before undergoing inspections. Below is the process. Step 1: Know Your DG Set Capacity & Applicable Compliance Slab Find out the capacity of your DG set in terms of kW and match it against the above compliance slab to see which type of compliance your DG falls into: no restriction, dual fuel/RECD mandatory, or portable DG set. Step 2: Choose Your DG Set Emission Control Compliance Route If your DG set is between 61 kW and 800 kW, choose either dual fuel conversion or RECD fitment through a certified vendor. If your DG set is between 19 kW and 61 kW, dual fuel mode is mandatory. If gas infrastructure isn't available in your area for dual fuel conversion, document this clearly, since it affects your eligibility for the emergency-use exemption. Step 3: Source RECDs from CPCB-Approved Vendors Certified Retrofit Emission Control Devices manufactured by accredited vendors, which have been certified following CPCB’s 28.03.2023 process, will be considered to be DG Set Emission Control Compliance. Check with the vendor for certification prior to installation. Step 4: Verify Stack Height for Large DG Sets Stack height must be greater than 30 meters or building height plus 6 meters, whichever is larger, in case of DG sets of 800 kW capacity and above. Step 5: Maintain Documentation for DG Set Emission Control Compliance Audits Keep RECD certification, vendor approval documents, dual fuel conversion records, and emission test reports ready for GPCB inspection or CTE/CTO renewal review. Step 6: Classify Emergency-Use DG Sets Correctly If your DG set qualifies under the listed emergency services (hospitals, elevators, water pumping, telecom, etc.), ensure its use is strictly limited to that emergency function using it for general operations forfeits the exemption and breaks DG Set Emission Control Compliance. DG Set Emission Control Compliance Checklist Action Item Applicable To Priority Identify DG set capacity and applicable compliance slab All establishments with DG sets High Fit certified RECD or convert to dual fuel mode 19 kW to 800 kW capacity DG sets High Verify vendor RECD certification Establishments choosing RECD route High Check stack height compliance DG sets 800 kW and above High Maintain compliance documentation for audits All establishments Medium Confirm and document emergency-use classification Hospitals, elevators, water/sewage plants, telecom Medium Common Pitfalls That Break DG Set Emission Control Compliance Most DG Set Emission Control Compliance failures happen because businesses misjudge their DG set's capacity slab, use uncertified vendors, or misuse the emergency-service exemption for general operations. Watch for these specific issues: Using the old capacity thresholds- the amended 22.02.2024 slabs (61 kW and 19 kW) replaced the original 125 kW and 19 kW thresholds; businesses relying on outdated information may believe they're exempt when they aren't. Installing uncertified RECDs- only devices tested and certified under CPCB's official procedure count toward DG Set Emission Control Compliance; uncertified aftermarket devices won't satisfy inspection requirements. No gas infrastructure available for dual fuel conversion- businesses in areas without adequate PNG supply need to document this clearly and consider the RECD route instead, where applicable. Overusing the emergency exemption- running a non-compliant DG set for regular business operations under the guise of "emergency use" is a direct violation of DG Set Emission Control Compliance norms. Ignoring stack height requirements- larger facilities sometimes fit emission control devices correctly but overlook the mandatory stack height rule for 800 kW+ DG sets. Treating this as an NCR-only rule- since Direction No. 76 originated for Delhi-NCR, some Gujarat businesses may mistakenly assume DG Set Emission Control Compliance doesn't apply to them; GPCB's July 2026 circular makes clear it now applies to Gujarat's non-attainment cities too. Where Corpseed Fits In: Simplifying DG Set Emission Control Compliance Compliance with DG Set Emission Control includes capacity assessment, selection of certified vendors, preparation of documents, and cooperation with GPCB regarding the procedure for inspection, which is difficult to perform without proper guidance from experts. The team at Corpseed assists industries, commercial complexes, hospitals, and facilities in determining their capacity for DG sets and identifying certified RECD vendors so that full DG Set Emission Control Compliance can be achieved before GPCB inspection. Get your DG Set Emission Control Compliance assessed before your next GPCB inspection or CTE/CTO renewal. Talk to Corpseed's environmental compliance advisory team for a facility-specific compliance review.

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Summary: The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has released a public notice on the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified these rules under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The rules came into force on 1 April 2025 and focus on safe recycling, collection, dismantling, and disposal of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system. Under the new ELV EPR Rules 2025, all Producers, Bulk Consumers, and Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) must complete registration on the CPCB EPR Portal before starting any commercial activity. The rules apply to petrol, diesel, electric, and battery-operated vehicles covered under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. GPCB has clearly stated that vehicle scrapping facilities operating without a valid Consent to Establish (CTE) or Consent to Operate (CTO/CCA) must stop operations immediately and apply for a valid Consent to Establish (CTE) or Consent to Operate (CTO/CCA) through the GPCB XGN Portal. Non-compliance with the End-of-Life Vehicle Rules 2025 may lead to legal action under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. These rules aim to improve sustainable vehicle recycling, reduce pollution, and strengthen environmental compliance in India.