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 […]
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 […]