NGT Issues Order for Compliance of E-Waste Management Rules

The principal Bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently issued directions for the implementation of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 after observing that there were huge gaps in the compliance by the State Pollution Control Boards and local authorities, breaching their obligation of ensuring pollution free environment.

Background of the Case

  • The NGT was dealing with three different cases having a common issue for consideration i.e. "remedial action against unscientific disposal of e-waste" which resulted in contamination of soil and ground water acidification.
  • The Rules governing collection, storage and processing of the e-waste are implemented under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016. The ....
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