Annual Return Filing Extension for FY 2024-25: What PIBOs and PWPs Must Know The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released an important notice on Annual Return Filing Extension, and the update affects all registered Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs),…
Gas Cylinder Rules 2025: A Complete Guide to the Latest Amendments Introduction Gas Cylinder Rules 2025 bring significant changes to safety, compliance, and operations. Gas Cylinder Rules 2025 tighten definitions and improve clarity. Moreover, these updates simplify understanding. Further, they…
Clarification on Appraisal Process for Grant of Environmental Clearance (EC) for Category B Projects under EIA Notification, 2006 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a recent Office Memorandum clarifying the appraisal and approval process for Environmental…
Extension of Timeline for Filing Used Oil EPR Returns for FY 2024-25 Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has officially extended the filing deadline for the Used Oil EPR Returns under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management…
Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025: India’s Step Toward Sustainable Industrial Growth Introduction The Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025 mark a major milestone in India’s journey toward sustainable industrialization. Announced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and…
Comprehensive Overview of the Boiler Attendants’ Rules, 2025: Eligibility, Certification & Examination Framework Introduction The Boiler Attendants’ Rules, 2025, notified by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 29 September 2025, modernizes India’s boiler operation framework under the Boiler Act,…
Factories (Gujarat Amendment) Ordinance, 2025: Key Highlights and Implications Introduction The Factories (Gujarat Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 was promulgated by the Governor of Gujarat on July 1, 2025, to amend provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, as applicable in Gujarat. This…
Boiler Accident Inquiry Rules, 2025: Key Provisions and Compliance Insights Introduction The Boiler Accident Inquiry Rules, 2025 were notified by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on September 10, 2025, under the Boilers Act, 2025. These rules replace the 2021…
Guidelines for Silica Sand Mining and Washing Plants: CPCB’s New Framework Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has issued Guidelines for Silica Sand Mining and Washing Plants following an order…
Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025: Key Highlights for the Pulp and Paper Industry Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. These rules…
Guidelines on MSW Incineration-Based Waste-to-Energy Plants Introduction The Guidelines on MSW Incineration-Based Waste-to-Energy Plants released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in August 2025 provide a comprehensive roadmap for developing, operating, and regulating waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities in India. With…
Environment Audit Rules 2025: A Complete Overview Introduction The Environment Audit Rules, 2025 mark a significant step by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to strengthen compliance with environmental laws. Published in the Gazette of India on…