Pick your state to see which pollution board regulates your unit, which National Green Tribunal bench hears appeals, and which High Court hears writs.
Regulators and NGT benches by state
| State / UT | Pollution board or committee | NGT bench |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) | Southern Zone Bench, Chennai |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Assam | Pollution Control Board, Assam (PCBA) | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Bihar | Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee | Principal Bench, New Delhi |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) | Central Zone Bench, Bhopal |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Pollution Control Committee for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Western Zone Bench, Pune |
| Goa | Goa State Pollution Control Board | Western Zone Bench, Pune |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), Gandhinagar | Western Zone Bench, Pune |
| Haryana | Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), Panchkula | Principal Bench, New Delhi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPSPCB) | Principal Bench, New Delhi |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee | Principal Bench, New Delhi |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Karnataka | Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) | Southern Zone Bench, Chennai |
| Kerala | Kerala State Pollution Control Board | Southern Zone Bench, Chennai |
| Ladakh | Ladakh Pollution Control Committee | Principal Bench, New Delhi |
| Lakshadweep | Lakshadweep Pollution Control Committee | Southern Zone Bench, Chennai |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) | Central Zone Bench, Bhopal |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) | Western Zone Bench, Pune |
| Manipur | Manipur Pollution Control Board | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Pollution Control Board | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Pollution Control Board | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Odisha | State Pollution Control Board, Odisha (OSPCB) | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Puducherry | Puducherry Pollution Control Committee | Southern Zone Bench, Chennai |
| Punjab | Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), Patiala | Principal Bench, New Delhi |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB), Jaipur | Central Zone Bench, Bhopal |
| Sikkim | Sikkim State Pollution Control Board | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) | Southern Zone Bench, Chennai |
| Telangana | Telangana State Pollution Control Board | Southern Zone Bench, Chennai |
| Tripura | Tripura State Pollution Control Board | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), Lucknow | Principal Bench, New Delhi |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) | Principal Bench, New Delhi |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Andaman and Nicobar Islands Pollution Control Committee | Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata |
| National Capital Territory of Delhi | Delhi Pollution Control Committee | Principal Bench, New Delhi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NGT bench hears my case?
It depends on the state: the Principal Bench in New Delhi and four zonal benches at Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai each cover a group of states.
Do you handle matters outside Delhi NCR?
Yes. We advise by online consultation across India and appear on brief, working with local counsel where needed.
Not sure where your matter goes?
Send us your notice or details. We will tell you the forum and the deadline.
This page gives general information about environmental law as it stood when it was last reviewed. It is not legal advice on your case and does not promise any result. Environmental rules, EPR targets, GRAP measures and board procedures change often, so check the current position for your unit or project before acting.
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