Environment and local nuisance

Brick kiln smoke and dust troubling the area

A brick kiln is spreading smoke and dust over homes and fields: check its consent and complain to the pollution board.

Last verified: 2026-09-27

Verified routeDistrictLast verified: 27 Sept 2026

Start here

Complain to the pollution control board with the kiln location, photos of smoke or dust, and affected homes or fields.

Who is responsible

  • Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB)State board for pollution control, environmental clearance and complaint redressal in Bihar.

Brick kilns need board consent to operate: an unconsented or violating kiln is shut or penalised through the board grievance channel.

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  1. You

    Your home, village, or ward — where the problem is.

  2. Start here

    Complain to the pollution control board with the kiln location, photos of smoke or dust, and affected homes or fields.

  3. State

    Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB)

    State board for pollution control, environmental clearance and complaint redressal in Bihar.

    0612-2261250msbspcb-bih@gov.in

  4. State

    Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Bihar

    Pollution control, forest protection, tree permissions and environmental clearances in Bihar through the State Pollution Control Board.

  5. State

    Government of BiharPatna · state headquarters

    State government; departments deliver citizen services through ServicePlus and department portals.

If that does not work

  1. 1

    File a board grievance with evidence

    Attach dated photos and the kiln name or owner if known on the grievance portal.

    Open official page
  2. 2

    Escalate on Lok Shikayat if nothing moves

    File with the earlier complaint reference so the delay is tracked against the department.

    Open official page
Sources and evidence
  1. [1] Bihar State Pollution Control BoardThe board publishes brick-kiln notices and runs consent and grievance procedures for kilns.
  2. [2] Bihar State Pollution Control BoardPollution complaints reach the board through its public grievance redressal portal.
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Next review: 2027-03-27