Pollution control & waste
New registrationMPCB Consent to Establish / Consent to Operate
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board consent for a new or expanding facility, covering effluent, air and waste handling.
Serving hospitals, nursing homes and diagnostic centres across Maharashtra.
What it is
Consent from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, required under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act and the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act. For hospitals it is relevant to effluent, air, and biomedical/hazardous waste handling.
Who needs it
Any hospital or healthcare facility whose operations fall under water, air or waste consent requirements.
Document checklist
- Online application
- Property or lease documentation
- Process details
- Water consumption details
- Full current list — MPCB's requirements vary by facility category [confirm with Ganraj Enterprises]
Items marked [confirm with Ganraj Enterprises] must be verified with the team before publishing — fees, document lists and timelines change and vary by region.
Process & typical timeline
- 1Application submitted via MPCB's online system
- 2Routed to the regional office for review
- 3Site details verified
- 4Consent granted or amended
Current timeline [confirm with Ganraj Enterprises].
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate?
Consent to Establish is obtained before the facility is built or set up; Consent to Operate applies once you are ready to run it. MPCB treats them as distinct application categories.
How long is an MPCB consent valid?
Validity depends on the facility's pollution category. The period applicable to your facility [confirm with Ganraj Enterprises].
Send us your details and we'll take it from here
Message us on WhatsApp with your facility name and location. We reply with the exact document list for your case.