Understanding the Hazardous and Other Wastes Management and Transboundary Movement Second Amendment Rules, 2024 Introduction In a world increasingly facing environmental challenges, effective waste management is essential for sustainable development. Therefore, the Indian government has introduced the Draft Hazardous Waste Management Rules under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules,…
Draft Rules for Amendments to Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016 On August 13, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notification proposing draft amendments to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016. These draft static mobile pressure rules aim to update the regulatory framework governing the inspection, testing,…
Draft Remediation of Contaminated Sites Rules, 2024: A New Framework for Hazardous Site Management in India The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a notification on August 21, 2024, introducing the draft “Remediation of Contaminated Sites Rules, 2024.” These rules aim to guide the cleanup and management of sites contaminated by hazardous…
Draft Boilers Bill 2024: A Step Towards Modernization and Worker Safety The Draft Boilers Bill 2024 Worker Safety, recently introduced in the Rajya Sabha by the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, marks a significant shift from the century-old Boilers Act, 1923. This new legislation aims to enhance the safety of workers while…
Supreme Court’s Mandate on Construction in Eco-Sensitive Zones Introduction The Supreme Court of India has taken significant steps to protect the country’s fragile ecosystems, particularly concerning construction in Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs). In its order dated June 3, 2022, the Court issued a directive that prohibits the construction of any new permanent structures within ESZs. This…
Disaster Management Bill 2024 – A Key Updates On August 1, 2024, the Lok Sabha introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024. This bill, in turn, aims to revise the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Consequently, the amendment seeks to enhance the disaster management framework of India. By addressing existing gaps, the bill intends to improve…
Introduction The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) is a significant step by the Indian government to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Launched in 2023 under the Energy Conservation Act of 2001, the Carbon Credit Scheme India aims to establish a national framework for carbon trading, which incentivizes emission reductions through a…
Introduction The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has issued new directives for sewage treatment plants (STPs) in India, reflecting compliance with the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order dated April 30, 2019. These new standards for sewage treatment are set to standardize effluent quality and promote the recycling and reuse of treated wastewater…
Introduction The Rajkot Municipal Corporation issued a new directive on June 1, 2024, requiring all buildings and properties within the municipal limits to obtain a Building Use (BU) Certificate and Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC). This mandate is in accordance with the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act of 1976, the Gujarat Fire Prevention…
Introduction: To bolster urban safety, the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation has issued a directive emphasizing mandatory fire safety measures for all buildings within its jurisdiction. Effective from June 1, 2024, this directive aligns with the notification by the state government’s urban development and urban housing department (GH/V/68 of 2021/AGN-102021-100-L1), mandating compliance with fire safety norms as…