CPCB issues Guidelines for Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transportation of Waste Batteries
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has issued the Guidelines for Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transportation of Waste Batteries (“Guidelines”) under the […]
Environment Ministry notifies that brine sludge is no longer a hazardous waste generated from production of caustic soda and chlorine
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“Environment Ministry”) has notified the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment […]
MOEFCC proposes to amend Ecomark Rules 2024; proposes changes in criteria for grant of Ecomark
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MOEFCC”) has proposed amendments to the Ecomark Rules, 2024 and has invited public comments […]
Delhi Fire Service Rules, 2010 amended; Fire Safety Certificate to remain valid unless suspended or cancelled
The Home Department, Delhi (“Delhi”) notifies the Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Amendment Rules”) to further amend the Delhi Fire Service […]
Central Pollution Control Board issues Guidelines for Vigilance Complaint Handling Mechanism
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has issued Guidelines for Vigilance Complaint Handling Mechanism, adhering to Central Vigilance Commission (“CVC”) directives. These […]
CAQM revokes actions under Stage I (‘Poor’ Air Quality) of revised GRAP in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect
The Commission for Air Quality Management (“CAQM”) in NCR and adjoining areas has revoked its earlier order dated 16th April, 2026 pertaining […]
Plastic Packaging (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified; introduces of use of recycled plastic content in packaging used in food contact application
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MOEFCC”) notifies the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (“Amendment Rules”) to further amend […]
MOEFCC issues the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Amendment Rules, 2026; prescribes authority to conduct field inspections for proposals involving more than 40 hectares of forest land
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MOEFCC”) has issued an amendment to the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023 under […]
MPCB issues revised timelines for grant or refusal of consent for various category of industry in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (“MPCB”) as part of it’s Ease of Doing Business (“EODB”) reforms, has revised the timeline for grant […]
CAQM directs state governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh to take measures to curb air pollution due to burning of wheat stubble
The Commission for Air Quality Management (“CAQM”) directs State Governments of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh regarding burning of wheat straw, with […]
CPCB launches Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal for accessing all EPR Portals; effective immediately
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has launched Single Sign-On (“SSO”) Portal to facilitate access between all the following Extended Producer’s Responsibility […]
MOEFCC notifies the Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026; lists down the manner of utilization of Environmental Protection Fund
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MOEFCC”) has notified the Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026 (“Rules”). The Rules lists down […]