Government of W.B publishes procedure to issue ‘consent to operate’ and ‘consent to establish’ for green category of industries having capital investment up to five crore

The Government of West Bengal vide order dated 27.07.2021 has laid down the procedure to issue ‘consent to operate’ and ‘consent to establish’ for green category of industries having capital investment up to five crore. Online systems for these applications was provided since first week of April, 2021. It is clarified that only online applications will be received from 2 August, 2021. It is further directed that online payments shall be made by applicants within 24 hours of online application and certificate shall be issued by authorities within 24 hours of making online payment.