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.
Definition
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.
- SourceHazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 — Rule 6 (Authorisation), Rule 20 (Annual return)moef.gov.in
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)moef.gov.in
Triggers (applicability predicates)
These predicates are evaluated by Compliance Radar's applicability engine against a business profile to decide whether this rule applies.
generates_hazardous_waste=true
Deadlines and penalty
Cadence: annual — next action: 2026-06-30
Penalty for default: Unauthorised handling: closure + fine Rs 1 lakh + 6 yrs imprisonment under Sec 15 Environment (Protection) Act.
Citations
- SourceHazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 — Rule 6 (Authorisation), Rule 20 (Annual return)moef.gov.in