The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 to be effective from 1st April, 2024
The Central Government has appointed 1st April, 2024 as the date on which the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 (“Amendment Act”) shall […]
CAQM revokes Stage III of GRAP Actions with immediate effect; Stage I and II GRAP actions to continue
The Commission for Air Quality and Management (“CAQM”) has immediately revoked implementation of actions under Stage III (‘Severe’ Air Quality) of the […]
MoEFCC extends the public consultation period for Ecomark Certification Rules till 10.12.23; aims at assisting manufacturers in transitioning to production of Ecomark-certified products
Further to the Update reported earlier (please refer to the e-mail in trail), Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (“Authority”) has […]
Actions under GRAP Stage-III stands revoked in Delhi-NCR; Stages-I and II actions remain invoked; concerned agencies shall keep strict vigil and especially intensify measures under Stage l & II of GRAP
CAQM (“Commission for Air Quality and Management”) has issued an Order dated 28th November, 2023, revoking actions under Stage III (‘Severe’ Air […]
Actions under GRAP Stage-IV stands revoked in Delhi-NCR; Stages-I to III actions remain invoked, concerned agencies expected to monitor AQI levels to ensure it does not slip further to Severe’/ ‘Severe +’ category
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to e-mails in trail for reference), CAQM (“Commission for Air Quality and Management”) […]
MoEFCC rolls out Rules for managing, storing and utilizing reject water generated by Water Purification Systems; casts obligations on users/manufacturers/importers of RO-based water purification systems
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) has notified the Water Purification System (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2023 (“Rules 2023”) […]
Now, trespassing/damaging trees in reserved & protected forest areas will lead to enhanced fine and compensation for damage; amendments to Forest Act pursuant to Jan Vishwas (Amend..) Act, 2023 stands notified
Pursuant to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (please refer to the e-mails in trail), the Ministry of Environment, Forest […]
CBIC issued clarification regarding applicability of GST on job work services, reimbursement of electricity charges
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) via Circular No 206/18/2023-GST has issued clarification regarding applicability of Goods and Services Tax […]
SC reinforces directions on bursting firecrackers during ensuing festive seasons in India; permits only ‘Green Crackers’ at designated time and places
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (“SC”) has passed an order dated 7th November 2023 (“Present Order”), in a matter where, direction […]
As Air Quality Index in Delhi-NCR dips to Severe+ category; specified list of vehicles except EVs/CNG/BS-VI diesel vehicles stand restricted from plying; decisions for offices to WFH underway
CAQM (“Commission for Air Quality and Management”) has issued an Order to implement Actions under Stage IV (‘Severe+’ Air Quality) of the […]
E-commerce websites prohibited from accepting online orders or selling firecrackers in Punjab: only green crackers permitted to be sold and burst on specified days and time
With a view to mitigate the potentially harmful consequences of bursting firecrackers, which may adversely affect the respiratory health of vulnerable groups, […]
MOEFCC amends Battery Waste Management Rules; definition of battery, producer stands amended and additional obligations cast on the part of battery producers, recyclers etc.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) has recently notified the Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023 (2023 Amendment) to […]