MoEFCC notifies Environment Audit Rules, 2025 to create an enabling ecosystem for ESG framework and facilitate environment audits
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (‘MoEFCC’) has notified the Environment Audit Rules, 2025 (“Rules”) to efficiently carry out environment […]
Maharashtra PCB simplifies auto renewal scheme for consent based self-declaration submitted by red, orange, green and blue categories industries; prescribes format for submission of self-declaration format
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (“MPCB”) has notified regarding simplified scheme of auto-renewal of Consents based on Self-declaration submitted by the industry […]
CPCB issues revised protocols on OCEMS Calibration & Alerts mechanism for self-monitoring
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has directed the State Pollution Control Boards (“SPCBs”) and Pollution Control Committees (“PCCs”) to ensure that […]
Karnataka Fire Force (Amendment) Bill, 2025 gets introduced in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
The Karnataka Fire Force (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (“Bill”) has been introduced in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly to amend the Karnataka Fire Force […]
Maharashtra PCB simplifies processing of consent applications for green category industries; consent applications to be processed on submission of self-certification by green category industries
With a view to promote ease of doing business, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (“MPCB”) has simplified the processing of consent applications made […]
Environment Ministry notifies the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2024; effective 01-04-2026
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“Ministry’) has notified the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, […]
Timeline for filing annual returns for FY 2024–25 by registered entities on the E-Waste EPR Portal further extended to 15.08.2025
The Central Pollution Control Board has further extended the timeline for filing annual returns by registered entities under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, […]
Timeline for filing annual returns by Producers under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 for FY 2024-25 extended till 30th September, 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has extended the timeline for filing of annual returns by registered Producers under the […]
Timeline for filing annual returns by PIBOs and PWPs under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 for FY 2024-25 stands extended till 31st July, 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board extends the timeline for filing of annual returns by Producers, Importers and Brand Owners (“PIBOs”) and Plastic […]
Draft Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules proposes GEI targets for revised Obligated Entities specified in the Schedule; Environmental Compensation to be levied in case of Non-compliance
The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (“Ministry”) has invited public comments on draft Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025 […]
Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Rules, 2009 gets amended; introduces implementation of automated continuous monitoring system for fire-fighting system in a building
The Urban Development Department, Maharashtra (“Department”) has notified the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Amendment Rules”) to […]
Govt. of Tamil Nadu notifies Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act
The Government of Tamil Nadu has notified the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Service Act, 2025 (“Act of 2025”). It repeals the […]