Environment

The main function of Environment Department is the prevention and control of pollution of air, water and land. This deptt. is concerned with the policies and schemes relating to environment.

Services by Environment Department under Right to Public Service Act

Consent to Establish of Green Category industries (with capital investment greater than Rs. 5 crore upto Rs. 10 crore and industries located within Calcutta Leather Complex with capital investment upto Rs. 10 crore) & Orange and Red industries (with capital investment upto Rs. 10 crore)

Policy for Use of Pet Coke and Furnace Oil as a Fuel in West Bengal

Any other fuel with lesser pollution potential than Pet Coke and FO after obtaining specific approval from the West Bengal Pollution Control Board. WBPCB will consider such proposals with due cognizance to the existing restrictions on fuel use in different areas of the State.

Notification for State Water Laboratory

State Laboratories and Institute notified as State Water Laboratory to carry out the functions entrusted to the State Water Laboratory under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

Restriction to Hotels around Victoria Memorial Hall

At the time of issuance of Trade Licences to the hotels and restaurants situated within a radius of three kilometres of Victoria Memorial Hall, that such units should use LPG fuel for their cooking purpose.

West Bengal Biological Diversity Rules, 2005

West Bengal Biodiversity Board will advise the State Government on all matters relating to the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of biological resources.