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 Clearance (EC) for Category B projects. The clarification aims to reduce delays, avoid duplication, and…
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 and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2023. The new deadline now stands extended till 31st…
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 29th August 2025, these rules aim to standardize audits, certify auditors, and ensure that industries,…
Environmental Clearance Transfer Process 2025: Key Guidelines Introduction Environmental Clearance (EC) is a crucial regulatory approval for industrial and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with environmental norms. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a directive on November 3, 2023, specifying a time-bound Environmental clearance transfer process when project ownership changes. However, many…
Understanding the Air Pollution Control Consent Guidelines, 2025 Introduction To combat rising air pollution and ensure stricter industrial compliance, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has introduced the Control of Air Pollution (Grant, Refusal, or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025. These guidelines, framed under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981,…
Amendments to Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022: A Step Towards Sustainable Waste Management Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently issued amendments to the Battery Waste Amendment Rules 2022. Published on December 3, 2024, these changes align with the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023, which focuses on decriminalizing offenses under the…
Understanding the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2024 Introduction On November 12, 2024, the Government of India introduced significant amendments to the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. This alteration aims to streamline regulations related to hazardous waste management, promoting environmental safety, public welfare, and…
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