What legal disclosures apply under the current industrial designation?

When a parcel is designated for industrial use, certain legal disclosures must be made by the seller, developer, or landowner, particularly during land sale, lease, project financing, or regulatory review. These disclosures help ensure compliance with land use, environmental, and operational laws and protect all parties from future legal or financial liability.

Below are the key categories of legal disclosures applicable under an industrial designation:

1. Zoning and Land Use Status

• Disclose the exact zoning classification (e.g., I1, I2, HI, M3) and permitted uses.
  
• Include a certified copy of zoning certificates from the local planning authority.
  
• Provide details of any rezoning history or land use conversion orders, if the parcel was changed from agricultural or residential use.
  

2. Title and Encumbrance Details

• Share a clear title report showing ownership, absence of legal disputes, and no outstanding encumbrances.
  
• Disclose easements, rights-of-way, or any shared access agreements that affect land use.
  
• Mention pending litigation, land acquisition notifications, or tribunal orders affecting ownership or use rights.
  

3. Environmental and Regulatory Compliance

• Declare whether the land has or requires Environmental Clearance (EC) or Consent to Establish from the Pollution Control Board.
  
• Disclose any known soil, groundwater, or hazardous waste contamination, and remediation history if applicable.
  
• For Red Category industries, include disclosure of buffer zone requirements or proximity to sensitive zones (schools, wetlands, forests).
  

4. Infrastructure and Utility Approvals

• Disclose availability and status of:
  
  • Electricity load sanctions and transformer capacity
    
  • Water connection approvals or borewell permissions
    
  • Sewage and drainage links or approvals for on-site STPs
    
  • Industrial gas supply, if relevant
    
• Include any pending applications for infrastructure connections that may affect build readiness.
  

5. Building and Development Permissions

• Provide copies of layout approval, building plan sanction, or industrial park allotment letters.
  
• Disclose any compliance conditions imposed by the Town and Country Planning Department or Industrial Development Corporation.
  
• Mention if the land is part of a notified industrial estate with its own development rules.