Common Mistakes in RVSF Registration

Applying for RVSF Without Clear Industrial Land Use

One of the most common fatal errors is applying on non-industrial or misclassified land.

Authorities strictly verify:

• Land use zoning (Industrial / Industrial–Logistics only)

• Conversion orders (NA / CLU where applicable)

• Consistency between land documents and site location

If land use is ambiguous, RVSF registration is rejected outright, irrespective of other approvals.

Wrong Pollution Category or Incomplete SPCB Approval

Many applicants incorrectly apply under Green category or submit only Consent to Establish (CTE) assuming CTO can be taken later.

In reality:

• RVSF falls under Orange Category

• Both CTE and CTO are scrutinised during registration

• Hazardous waste authorisation is cross-checked

Mismatch in pollution category or missing waste tie-ups leads to objection letters or inspection failure.

Fire NOC Taken Casually or Too Late

Fire compliance is often treated as a formality. This is a serious mistake.

Common ground issues:

• Fire NOC applied after installing machinery

• Layout mismatch between approved plan and actual site

• Inadequate fire tender access or extinguisher placement

Fire Department remarks are shared with Transport Authorities, resulting in RVSF application hold or cancellation.

Non-Compliant Layout & Infrastructure Gaps

Authorities physically inspect the facility, not just documents.

Frequent observations:

• No clear segregation between depollution, dismantling & storage areas

• Temporary sheds or unapproved structures

• No impermeable flooring in fluid handling zones

Even minor deviations from the submitted layout can trigger re-inspection or rejection.

 Inadequate Depollution Equipment & Process Flow

RVSF approval hinges on depollution capability.

Applications fail when:

• Equipment is shown on paper but not installed

• No defined process for oil, fuel, coolant & AC gas removal

• No SOP or trained manpower

Authorities treat this as environmental risk, not a technical lapse.

Weak Documentation & Digital Mismatch

RVSF registration is fully data-driven and portal-linked.

Common documentation issues:

• Inconsistent entity name across land, pollution & fire records

• Old or unsigned drawings

• Incorrect details uploaded on VAHAN-linked systems

Digital mismatch often leads to silent rejection without detailed explanation.

No Tie-Up With Authorized Recyclers

Authorities demand proof of:

• Battery recycler authorisation

• Oil & hazardous waste disposal agreement

• Tyre and scrap material movement plan

Without valid tie-ups, RVSF is treated as a potential illegal scrap yard.

Assuming “Approval First, Compliance Later”

This assumption kills timelines.

RVSF is a compliance-first model, meaning:

• Infrastructure must exist before inspection

• Systems must be functional, not proposed

• Manpower & SOPs must be in place

Incomplete readiness leads to multiple inspections and prolonged delays.