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APPCB opens help desk in Ongole to assist filing pollution permits
APPCB has opened a help desk at its Ongole regional office to aid industrialists in filing pollution-related permit applications. Applications must be submitted through the APOCMMS portal, and delays have been linked to incomplete submissions and missing documents often handled by external consultants.
Why It Matters
The move is intended to streamline the permit process, reducing review delays and improving regulatory compliance for local industry.
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APPCB sets up help desk at Ongole regional office to assist with pollution-permit filings
April 24, 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board announced the establishment of a help desk at its Ongole regional office to assist project proponents and industrialists in filing applications for pollution-related permits. Applications are to be submitted through the APOCMMS portal. The Board noted that many industries rely on external consultants to file submissions, and delays in the review process have been caused by incomplete submissions and missing documents.