The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) on April 24, 2025, issued the notification regarding the 12% annual interest (1% per month) has been imposed on outstanding JVS payment
The following has been stated namely: -
• 12% annual interest (1% per month) has been imposed on outstanding JVS payment exceeding the due date as a penalty.
• This is applicable on Industries, CETPs, Local Bodies (STPs), Infrastructure projects and Healthcare Establishments (HCEs), all units which are under consent regime, etc., for non-submission of Joint vigilance sampling charges within prescribed time limit imposed by the Board.
• Industry shall pay the charges within 15 days from communication of analysis charges failing which 12% interest annual interest (1% per month) will be imposed from the due date of outstanding JVS.
• The days to impose 12% interest for non-submission of JVS Interest charges will be calculated from the due date.
• This circular is applicable to all pending JVS outstanding from due date.
• The 12% interest amount to be paid by PP through online e-payment gateway only.
This shall be applicable from April 24, 2025.
[Notification No.BO/MPCB/JD(WPC)/Circular/B-250425-Frs-023]
