RIPS 2024 Green Rating Consent Fee Waiver — 50% Off Pollution Board Fees — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about RIPS 2024 Green Rating Consent Fee Waiver — 50% Off Pollution Board Fees — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
Frequently asked questions
How much does this incentive actually save my unit?
It cuts the consent fee by 50%. The clause expresses the relief as a percentage rather than a rupee amount, so what you save in absolute terms depends on the fee your plant attracts — and that fee is itself linked to the size of the unit. Remember that green incentives under RIPS 2024 share a common category ceiling and are disbursed over ten years.
Do I need a green rating before I can claim the waiver?
Yes. The waiver is meant for industries covered under the Rajasthan Green Rating System, and that coverage is what unlocks it. Getting your unit covered under the rating system first is the practical starting point.
Which fees does the waiver cover?
It covers the consent fee payable in connection with the pollution control board's consent — that is, the charges attached to consent to establish and consent to operate. Instead of paying the normal rate, you are charged 50% of it.
Is there a last date to apply?
No. The scheme runs on a rolling basis and the window stays open, so you can apply under RIPS 2024 whenever your unit is ready rather than racing a fixed deadline.
Does the scheme take equity or a stake in my company?
No. This is a subsidy delivered as a fee waiver, not an investment, so it is non-dilutive — you give up no equity and no ownership in return for the relief.
Who is eligible to claim it?
Eligible Enterprises under RIPS 2024 — across the manufacturing, services and sunrise focus categories — that are located in Rajasthan and are covered under the Rajasthan Green Rating System. All of these conditions need to be met.
Is a rupee cap mentioned for the waiver?
The clause itself states a percentage, not a rupee ceiling. The wider position is that green incentive benefits under RIPS 2024 share a common category ceiling and are disbursed over ten years.
Is the fee refunded to me later?
No. Nothing is reimbursed after the fact — the fee is simply charged at 50% of the normal rate, so you realise the saving immediately when you pay.
How and where do I apply?
Get your unit covered under the Rajasthan Green Rating System, then apply under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024 through the state's single-window portal at rajnivesh.rajasthan.gov.in. When you apply for consent to establish or consent to operate with the pollution control board, cite the green rating — the consent fee is then charged at half the normal rate.
Does the scheme require DPIIT or MSME registration?
The scheme note does not spell out a DPIIT or MSME registration condition. Eligibility turns on your unit being covered by the Rajasthan Green Rating System and qualifying as an Eligible Enterprise under RIPS 2024 in Rajasthan.
Who offers RIPS 2024 Green Rating Consent Fee Waiver — 50% Off Pollution Board Fees?
RIPS 2024 Green Rating Consent Fee Waiver — 50% Off Pollution Board Fees is offered by Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for RIPS 2024 Green Rating Consent Fee Waiver — 50% Off Pollution Board Fees?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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