Schedule IV shall not be construed as exhaustive and may be amended by the Government, by notification, from time to time.

Certificate of Establishment

1. (1) An enterprise falling under the White or Green Category may furnish, a self-declaration, through the Single Window System, in such form and manner, as may be prescribed, in respect of the clearances specified in Schedule V and shall, immediately upon submission of such self-declaration, be issued a 'Certificate of Establishment' authorising it to commence construction and other activities incidental to the establishment of such unit.
2. (2) The Certificate of Establishment shall remain valid for a period of three years from the date of its issuance, within which the enterprise shall obtain all applicable statutory clearances, including the clearances specified in Schedule V.
3. (3) Upon obtaining clearances under sub-section (2), an enterprise falling under White or Green Category may commence operations on the basis of a fresh self-declaration submitted through the Single Window System.
4. (4) An enterprise referred to in sub-section (1) shall be exempted from inspections for a period of three years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Establishment and upon commencement of operations under sub-section (3), for a further period of two years, subject to compliance with the conditions under the Applicable Acts: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall prevent the Competent Authority from carrying out an inspection, where such inspection is necessary in the interest of public health, public safety, environmental protection or national security.
5. (5) The Government may, by notification, specify additional categories of enterprises or clearances, eligible for the benefits provided under this section.
6. (6) Nothing contained in this section shall exempt any enterprise from compliance with any Central Law.