Pankaj Tyagi

Are you planning to start a legalized e-waste dismantling unit in India? If so, then you have to address various legalities such as obtaining CTE and CTO and E-Waste Dismantler Authorisation from respective SPCB. This write-up shall brief all the information regarding E-Waste Dismantler Authorisation and post-registration legalities. Common Certificates required to set up an […]

EPR Authorization is mandatory for producers of electrical items and single used plastics in India. The provisions regarding EPR Authorisation are mentioned under the E-waste management rules and plastic wastes management rules. EPR Authorization seeks to reduce the generation of wastes in the form of end-of-life electrical products and plastic. EPR stands for extended producer […]

According to provisions of the Water (P&CP) Act, 1974 and the Air (P&CP) Act, 1981, any industry, process, or operation or an extension thereto, which is likely to discharge trade effluent or sewerage into the environment or likely to emit any form of air pollution shall mandatorily have to secure the permit from SPCB in […]

Plastic recycling refers to the process of recouping scrap or waste plastic and reprocessing the same into practical and functional products. This activity is regarded as a plastic recycling process. The objective of recycling plastic is to minimize ever-rising plastic pollution while putting less stress on virgin materials to produce new plastic goods. This approach […]

Despite massive domestic production, the Indian Agri sector heavily relies on importing fertilizer. Fertilizer import in India is subjected to various legal implications. Apart from securing the Import-Export code, the importer needs to secure special permits from different institutes. This write-up cum guide would let you know all the legalities related to fertilizer import in […]

DPCC, i.e. Delhi Pollution Control Committee, is a governing agency for the enactment of several Environmental / Pollution Control Laws in Delhi. DPCC has the authority to formulate, amend, or remove any Pollution Control norms whenever it deems fit. The Delhi-based pollution prone industries that fall under the Red, Orange, Green, and White category needs […]

As per the norm of PWM rules, PIBOs (Producers, Importers, and Brand owners) are obligated to adopt Extended Producers Responsibility to manage plastic waste effectively. They have been mandated to set up a system to manage plastic waste coming from their products by coordinating with local bodies.   Obligations for Local Bodies and PIBOs    PWM […]

The Plastic Waste Management Rules is applicable to PIBOs (producer, importer, or brand owner) who launch their plastic-packed products into a certain market. PWM rules also mandate these entities to set up systems to accumulate plastic waste generated by their product. This article will take a broad look at EPR Action Plan and other legalities […]

Apt management of solid waste is vital to the health and well-being of the populace. In most developing areas, a massive amount of garbage is left uncollected each day, acting as a feeding source for pests that spread deadly diseases, clogging drains, & creating various health and related infrastructural problems. This is where Solid Waste […]

India has a vast marketplace for electrical and electronics goods. Every year Indian OEMs produce various ranges of such electrical goods in overwhelming volume, which in turn lead to massive generation of hazardous e-waste. The government of India has set out various procedures under EWM rules to minimize e-waste generation across the nation. The E-waste […]

An extraordinary general meeting (aka EGM) refers to a shareholder meeting called other than a company’s scheduled AGM, i.e., Annual General Meeting. An EGM is also known as an emergency general meeting or special general meeting. EGMs are generally called when a company encounters critical matters that seek prompt resolution. Significance of Extraordinary General Meeting […]

Duty Drawback Scheme (DBK) is a government-based initiative that allows the exporter to avail rebate on the input used in the production of exportable goods. The admissible duty drawback is forwarded to exporters in their registered bank account. Section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962 & Section 37 of the Central Excise Act, 1944, enable […]

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the due date for MGT-7 and AOC-4 for the financial year 2020-21. In continuation to the MCA’s circular released on 29.10.2021, keeping in view the concerns of various stakeholders regarding the relaxation of levy of additional fees for return filings/annual financial statement required to be done for […]

As per Trademark Act, 1999, collective mark refers to a trademark differentiating the goods or services of a member of a group of individuals (not being a partnership within the scope of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932) (9 of 1932) which is the owner of the mark from those of others; Special Provisions under Trademark […]