There are provisions under Hazardous Waste Management Rules for utilization of various types of hazardous wastes.

This Order may be called, the Regulation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Order, 2016. It shall come into force on the date of its final publication in the Official Gazette. The manufacture and import of the Polychlorinated Biphenyls in India shall be banned from the date of final publication of this Order.

India is the fifth largest generator of e-waste in the world revealed this new report released by the United Nations University. India (1.7 Mt) along with Japan (2.2 Mt)  and China (6.0 Mt) is amongst the top three Asian nations with the highest e-waste generation in absolute quantities. 

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Satish Kumar Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 23/02/2015 regarding unregulated open burning of plastic/rubber or such other articles anywhere in India.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Delhi Pollution Control Society Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 21/10/2014 regarding pollution resulting from operation of petrol pump – cum- service center.

This report released by Toxics Link reveals that that toxic elements including mercury, lead, zinc, along with acids and chemicals are released during e-waste recycling and are contaminating soi

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Nagrik Upbhokta Margdarshak Manch & Others Vs. State of MP & Others dated 04/07/2014 regarding E-Waste management in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

E-waste management is one of the most critical waste issues affecting our environment. Globally around 50 million tons of e-waste is generated annually. In India, the current estimate projects 2.7 million tons of e-waste generation annually.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nagrik Upbhokta Margdarshak Manch & Anr. V/s State of MP & Ors dated 24/01/2014 regarding management of E-waste.

Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/143-2013(CZ)(OA)_24Jan2014.pdf

Text of National Green Tribunal (NGT) Judgement in the matter of Indian Medical Association Aurangabad Vs The Union of India Ors dated 22/01/2014 regarding Government of Maharashtra Resolution dated 20th April 2000, stipulating authorization fees under the Bio Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1998, notified under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, to be paid by the Health Care Institutions.

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