{"id":526,"date":"2026-08-20T12:43:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puttalam.mc.gov.lk\/?post_type=pmc_service&#038;p=526"},"modified":"2026-08-20T12:49:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:49:40","slug":"environmental-protection-license","status":"publish","type":"pmc_service","link":"https:\/\/puttalam.mc.gov.lk\/?pmc_service=environmental-protection-license","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Protection License"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The Environmental Protection License service supports businesses and other eligible activities in operating in a manner that minimizes environmental pollution.<\/p>\n<p>This service applies when obtaining a new license or renewing an existing license.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Apply<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Obtain the relevant application from the Puttalam Municipal Council office.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the application form.<\/li>\n<li>Pay the relevant fee.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the completed application together with 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