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📋 Quick Overview
The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) is the statutory authority responsible for implementing environmental laws in West Bengal, including pollution control and environmental clearance.
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Powers and Functions of WBPCB
WBPCB has powers under: the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Its functions include: monitoring pollution levels, granting consent/clearance to industries, taking enforcement action against violators, and advising the government on environmental policy.
WBPCB can order closure of polluting units and prosecute violators.
Citizen Complaints to WBPCB
Citizens can file complaints about: air pollution from industries or construction, water pollution from industrial discharge, noise pollution from commercial activities, improper waste disposal, and environmental violations by any person or industry.
Complaints can be filed online through the WBPCB website (wbpcb.gov.in) or in person at the WBPCB office at Salt Lake, Kolkata.
Environmental Clearance Process
Industries and projects requiring environmental clearance must apply to WBPCB. The application requires: project details, environmental impact assessment (for specified projects), pollution control measures, public hearing (for large projects), and compliance with emission standards.
WBPCB grants or refuses consent based on environmental considerations.
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