The production of crushed stone or "jelly" in India’s construction sector involves several legal compliance requirements due to the environmental, labor, licensing, and operational regulations that govern such activities. Below are key compliance requirements applicable to stone crusher production:
Environmental Clearance (EC):
Stone crusher units must obtain an Environmental Clearance (EC) certificate under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) or its state-level counterpart.
Pollution Control Board Authorization:
The State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) require permits to ensure compliance with air and water pollution standards prescribed under the Air Act (1981) and Water Act (1974). Installation of pollution control devices like dust suppression systems, sprinklers, and proper ventilation systems is mandatory.
Adhering to the Noise Pollution Rules:
Compliance with the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 is necessary to regulate sound levels generated by machinery.
Solid Waste Management Rules:
Waste generated from stone crushers must be scientifically managed under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, especially with respect to disposal.
Quarry or Mining License:
Stone crusher units operating on raw materials sourced from quarries need to adhere to mining laws under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Licenses for extraction of raw materials must be obtained from State Governments.
Royalty Payments:
Producers are required to pay royalties or fees for the extraction of minerals in accordance with the rates prescribed by the state government.
Prohibition of Illegal Sand and Stone Mining:
As per the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT) rulings, unauthorized mining is strictly prohibited. Units operating stone crushers are expected to abide by legal sourcing practices.
Factories Act, 1948:
Stone crushing units constitute industrial establishments under the Factories Act, which regulates working hours, health, safety, and welfare provisions for workers.
Building and Other Construction Workers Act (BOCW), 1996:
Relevant provisions for safety, wages, and welfare of construction workers must be followed.
Labor Regulations:
Compliance with labor laws such as the Minimum Wages Act, Employees’ Compensation Act, and compliance with EPFO and ESIC provisions is required.
Business Registration:
Stone crusher units must register and obtain necessary business licenses under the Companies Act or Shops and Establishments Act, depending on the nature of their operations.
Tax Registration:
Compliance with Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws is required for selling jelly stones, which fall under taxable construction materials.
Fire Safety Regulations:
Obtain fire safety clearance for equipment and ensure adherence to fire safety norms.
Motor Vehicle Act, 1988:
Transportation of products must comply with rules laid out for vehicles carrying heavy loads.
Weigh Bridge Certification:
Calibration and certification of stone crusher scale/weighing machines is crucial for tax and transportation compliance.
Zoning Laws:
Crushers must be located at sites specified by state zoning policies, away from environmentally sensitive zones, schools, hospitals, residential areas, etc.
Gram Panchayat or Municipality Licensing:
Local governing bodies may require additional permits or approvals for operations in specific jurisdictions.
Stone crushers are frequently under scrutiny by the NGT due to environmental violations and are required to follow the tribunal’s guidelines and corrective orders.
Failure to adhere to these compliance requirements can result in penalties, revocation of licenses, or legal proceedings. Since laws vary by state and location, consulting a qualified legal professional familiar with your jurisdiction is recommended.
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