Central regulation

Hazardous Waste Authorisation

Generators, transporters, recyclers and disposal facilities of hazardous and other wastes (as defined in Schedule I/II) must obtain authorisation from the State PCB under the 2016 Rules and file the annual return in Form IV by 30 June.

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Definition

SourceHazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · Rule 6 (Authorisation), Rule 20 (Annual return)
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What it means in practice

Hazardous Waste Authorisation is administered by State Pollution Control Board / CPCB. The obligation is grounded in Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 (Rule 6 (Authorisation), Rule 20 (Annual return)).

Authorisation now combined with CTO at most State PCBs — Maharashtra MPCB and Gujarat GPCB issue a combined consent.

SourceHazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · Rule 6 (Authorisation), Rule 20 (Annual return)
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Triggers (applicability conditions)

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Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: Every year · Annual renewal
Next due: Later Next due 30 Jun 2027 (in 262 days)
Penalty for default: Unauthorised handling: closure + fine Rs 1 lakh + 6 yrs imprisonment under Sec 15 Environment (Protection) Act.

The next date is worked out from today (India time) and the rule's statutory schedule; extensions notified by the government are not reflected.

Citations

SourceHazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · Rule 6 (Authorisation), Rule 20 (Annual return)
moef.gov.in