MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a) to (e) The siting and functioning of industries in residential, non-residential and commercial areas is
governed by the respective State Industrial Policies as well as the Master Plans of Metropolitan Cities. The
criteria for siting of industries are governed based on the power consumption, water consumption and the fuel
used for production processes. By and large, the polluting industries in residential areas are totally
prohibited. As per the Master Plan, hazardous/obnoxious industries are not permitted in residential areas.
For instance, in Delhi, âHâ category of industries have been prohibited for their operation in residential
areas and have been shifted. The municipal authorities in metropolitan cities in accordance with the Master
Plans grant the clearances and the concerned State Pollution Control Boards grant the consent under the Water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.