Proposals to decriminalize offences underway to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; public comments invited by 21.07.2022
With a view to decriminalize existing provisions and lighten harsh penalties for simple violations and universalize the process across jurisdictions, the Ministry […]
Kerala Govt. bans single use plastic effective 1st July, 2022 ; violators will be penalized with fine ranging between Rs 10,000/- to Rs. 50,000/-; if found guilty licenses of the establishment too can stand cancelled
The Government of Kerala has recently, informed its mandate to phase out single use plastic items in the State effective 1st July, […]
CPCB sets up National Control Room to monitor enforcement of Single Use Plastic (SUP) Ban; starting today, daily reports would be prepared on activities undertaken by CPCB and State Authorities
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has established a National Control Room (“NCR”) to monitor the enforcement of Single Use Plastic (“SUP”) […]
CGWA grants one-time opportunity to existing ground water users to register their ground water withdrawal by 30th June, 2022
In a Public Notice No. 3 /2022 dated 29th June, 2022, the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has pointed out the need […]
Outcome of the 47th GST Council Meeting held on 28th and 29th June, 2022
GST Council held its 47th meeting on 28th and 29th June, 2022 in Chandigarh. In the meeting, GST Council has recommended changes […]
PCB, Assam rolls out Order for implementation of integrated Guidance framework for Chemical Safety w.r.t isolated storage and industries covered under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989
The Pollution Control Board, Assam has issued an Office Order regarding implementation of integrated Guidance framework for Chemical Safety in respect of […]
Gujarat PCB implements GPS based Hazardous Waste Vehicle Location tracking system; industries/actual users to update XGN profile and vehicles transporting hazardous waste to have AIS-140 GPS device fitted
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board has implemented GPS / GIS based Hazardous Waste Vehicle Location tracking system (“VLTS”) under the Hazardous and […]
Punjab PCB launches single window online portal for obtaining CTE / CTO under Air and Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act/s and Authorization under Hazardous Waste Management Rules
With a view towards Ease of Doing Business (EODB), the Punjab PCB has created a Single window online portal where deemed clearance […]
Key Highlights of the Draft E-Waste Management Rules; objections or suggestions invited by the MoEFCC by 18th July, 2022
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in a Gazette notification dated 19th May, 2022 had rolled out the Draft E-Waste […]
Kerala PCB categorizes industries into Red/Orange/Green and White categories based on pollution potential; consent to operate/registration to be based on the categorization
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board has revised the list of industries under Red/Orange/Green and White categories and have added the following […]
Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) no longer required for recycling units of Lead Acid Batteries registered under the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001; MoEFCC clarifies applicability
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in a recent notification dated 5th May, 2022 has exempted the recycling units of […]
MoEFCC issues amendments to the Lead Stabilizer in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes and Fittings Rules, 2021; provisions will gain effect from 4th November, 2022
Now, Manufacturers not having a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards for manufacturing Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes and Fittings are required to […]