State-specific compliance
Hazardous Waste Authorisation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
How Hazardous Waste Authorisation applies to a business operating in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with state-specific authority, citations and current deadlines.
Definition
Hazardous Waste Authorisation as it applies to businesses operating in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 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 a central regulation that applies uniformly across India, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the day-to-day administering authority and the office where filings are submitted will be State Pollution Control Board / CPCB.
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
Does Hazardous Waste Authorisation apply to your business in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
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