Delhi PCC imposes a complete ban on manufacturing, storing, selling (including delivery through online marketing platforms) and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers up to 1.01.2023 in the territory of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee ( “DPCC”) imposes a complete ban on all kinds of firecrackers on manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivery […]
Maharashtra Govt. proposes to impose ban on Plastic coated and laminated disposable dish, cups, plates, glasses, fork, bowl, container (Single use products) made from paper/aluminium etc.
In addition to the existing ban on manufacturing, using, transporting, distributing, wholesale & retail selling, storing, and importing of plastic bags with […]
Government notifies New Rules to regulate Battery Waste; Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 stands repealed
With a view to ensure environmentally sound management of waste batteries, the Government has notified the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 (New […]
The National Green tribunal, Eastern Zone Bench has directed the West Bengal Government to phase out all vehicles older than 15 years within 6 months
In a recent case, the National Green Tribunal (“NGT”), Eastern Zone Bench has directed that all the commercial and private vehicles older […]
Pan India Status on the ban of Single Use Plastic (SUP)
In sync with the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which mandates to stop the use, distribution, production and sale of single […]
Tamil Nadu PCB prohibits manufacturing, importing, stocking, distributing, selling and using of single-use plastic with immediate effect; sets up a control room with respect to Single Use Plastic (SUP)
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board ( “TNPCB”) has prohibited the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single use […]
Goa PCB prohibits manufacturing, importing, stocking, distributing, selling and using single use plastic (SUP) items in the State effective 1st July, 2022
In sync with the Notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 12th August, 2021, the Goa Pollution […]
Gujarat Govt. too bans Single Use Plastic (SUP) items effective 1.07.2022 ; anyone noticing manufacture of the above items must inform Control Room No. 079-23262707
The Government of Gujarat has recently informed its mandate to phase out Single Use Plastic (SUP) items, including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene […]
Amendments proposed to the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 ; revision to emission standards of boilers ; public comments and suggestions invited within 26th August, 2022
Amendments proposed to Schedule I of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986; new emission parameters and standards are underway for industrial boilers as […]
Rajasthan PCB mandates including specific condition that no SUP will be used in the industry/ unit premises while granting Consent to Operate/Authorization to unit/activities/mines etc
The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (“RSPCB”) has directed all Group In-charges and Regional Officers to mandatorily incorporate the specific condition “That […]
Delhi PCC sets up a control room with respect to Single Use Plastic (SUP) elimination; grievances on banned SUP items can be lodged in Green Delhi Mobile App or SUP CPCB App
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee ( “DPCC”) has issued a public notice with respect to manufacturing, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use […]
Proposals to decriminalize offences underway to the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 ; public comments invited by 21.07.2022
With a view to decriminalize existing provisions and lighten harsh penalties for simple violations, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change […]