Cement - Steel godown - causing air and noise pollution

Dear Sir,

File Written Complaint to KSPCB (Very Effective)

Submit complaint:

Online OR at regional KSPCB office

Mention:

Cement dust entering house

Continuous noise

Health issues (if any)

Residential locality

KSPCB must inspect and issue directions.

Complaint to BBMP (Zoning Violation)

Ask BBMP:

Whether godown has valid trade license

Whether land-use allows such activity

Most such godowns do not have valid permission.

Dear Client,
Commercial activities in residential areas are governed by the Zoning Laws. These laws are formulated by the local municipal authorities and relate to the division of land into zones, under which specific land uses are allowed or prohibited. One can use a residential area as a commercial space after obtaining the required legal permission from the municipal authority concerned. The laws pertaining to this may differ from state to state. According to a Supreme Court Judgment passed in the case of M.C. Mehta vs Union Of India & Ors on 16 February 2006, certain activities cannot be carried out in a residential area, which includes the Construction of a banquet hall, any trade or activity involving the use of hazardous, inflammable and polluting substances or process, Shops dealing in liquor, sale of construction materials, timber, iron, steel, sand, firewood, coal, Automotive repair or workshops, Professional activities except those by chartered accountants, architects, doctors and lawyers. So, first ensure whether necessary permission is obtained from the concerned municipal authority for the carrying out commercial activities in a residential area/building or not and take steps accordingly to resolve the issue. If required, consult with an Advocate to navigate the issue effectively.