As per MoEFCC Notification 2021, all construction agencies, builders & government bodies in Gwalior must utilize Fly Ash bricks/products. Non-compliance attracts prosecution & environmental compensation.
Issued under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
As per CEA report 2024-25, the mandate requires 100% fly ash utilization in eco-friendly manner. Under Clause B(8), all constructions within 300 km shall use fly ash based products.
The amendment to the Ash Utilisation Notification, 2021 updates the requirements concerning ash-based products, local building bye-laws, written notices and reservation of ash for micro and small enterprises.
Must achieve 100% fly ash utilization. Penalty: ₹1000/ton for unutilized ash.
All projects must use fly ash bricks. Penalty: ₹75 per sq.ft for violation.
Selling non-compliant clay bricks: ₹1500/ton + prosecution.
All building construction projects (Central, State and Local authorities, Govt. undertakings, other Govt. agencies and all private agencies) located within a radius of 300 kms from a coal or lignite based thermal power plant shall use ash bricks, tiles, sintered ash aggregate or other ash based products, provided these are made available at prices not more than the price mentioned in the Schedule of Rates as specified by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) or Public Works Department (PWD) of the State concerned or price of alternative products, if not mentioned in the Schedule of Rates.
All local authorities shall make provisions in their respective building bye-laws and other relevant regulations for the use of ash and ash-based products.
The coal or lignite based thermal power plants shall reserve certain percentage of ash for supply to all micro and small enterprises engaged in ash-based product manufacturing.
If a project, agency or supplier falls within the applicable requirements, the Gazette provisions should be followed. FAIFG can receive information regarding suspected non-compliance and provide guidance on the appropriate reporting route.
Use this email to inform FAIFG regarding suspected non-compliance, including non-compliance by private agencies, construction agencies and other concerned entities.
