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 […]
Public comments invited on draft Plastic Packaging (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025 by 4th August 2025; proposes introduction of use of recycled plastic content in packaging used in food contact application
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“Ministry”) has issued draft Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Draft Amendment Rules”) […]
CPCB invites comments on guidelines for imposing Environmental Compensation on Producers, Importers, Bulk Generators etc. for EPR violations related to Used Oil till 05.06.2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has invited comments on draft Guidelines for imposition of Environment Compensation (“EC”) on Producers, Importers and […]
Deadline for filing quarterly and annual returns for FY 2024–25 by registered entities on the E-Waste EPR Portal stands extended to 30.06.2025
In a recent Notice, the Central Pollution Control Board has extended the timeline for filing quarterly and annual returns by registered entities […]
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notifies Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025; streamlines procedure for obtaining certificate of origin for cultivated medicinal plants
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) has notified the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Amendment”), effective from 1st November […]
National Biodiversity Authority issues Regulations to facilitate access to Biological Resources and Knowledge and promote fair and equitable sharing of benefits
The National Biodiversity Authority has issued the Biological Diversity (Access to Biological Resources and Knowledge Associated thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing […]