State-specific compliance
Hazardous Waste Authorisation in Himachal Pradesh
How Hazardous Waste Authorisation applies to a business operating in Himachal Pradesh, with state-specific authority, citations and current deadlines.
Definition
Hazardous Waste Authorisation as it applies to businesses operating in Himachal Pradesh. 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 Himachal Pradesh. In Himachal Pradesh, 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 Himachal Pradesh?
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