Use Microphones/ Loudspeakers following Noise Level Standards
Use of microphones/ loudspeakers in open public places strictly within the prescribed time limit i.e. between 6.00 a.m. to 10 p.m. following the ambient noise level standards.
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.
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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.
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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)
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Complete Ban on Sale/ Bursting of Fire Crackers in West Bengal
Only green crackers can be sold and bursting of such crackers shall be allowed for (i) two hours during Deepawali (ii) two hours during Chatt Puja (iii) 35 minutes during Christmas and New years’ eve.
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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.
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Ban on Production, Distribution, Sale and Use of Single Use Plastic (SUP)
West Bengal Government directs that the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single-use plastic items, including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited w.e.f. 01.07.2022.
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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.
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Prohibition of Use Microphone/ Loudspeaker during Examination
Prohibit the use of microphone or loudspeaker in residential areas or where educational institutions are situated three days prior to the commencement of Secondary and Higher Secondary Examination.
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SOP for Organizing Domestic or Community Festivals/ Celebrations/ Pujas
Organizers of events should keep in mind various statutory provisions of environmental norms for compliance so that the environment may be protected from air, water and other pollutions.
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Environmental Guidelines to Fair Organizer (Mela)
An undertaking may also be taken from the fair organizers that they will abide by the environmental guidelines for abatement of pollution in a befitting manner.