Legal & regulatory documents
The source notifications and guidelines that govern e-waste handling in India and in Haryana — published here for reference. These are official government documents, not drafted by us.
Central rules (MoEFCC / CPCB)
The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and its amendments — the operative national framework.
E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
In forceMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change · 2 Nov 2022 · in force 1 Apr 2023
The principal rules governing e-waste collection, EPR registration, recycling targets and environmental compensation.
E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2023
In forceMoEFCC — First Amendment · 30 Jan 2023
Adds solar panel/cell and medical-device exemptions to the hazardous-substance Schedule II.
E-Waste (Management) Second Amendment Rules, 2023
In forceMoEFCC · 24 Jul 2023
Adds refrigerant-management duties and new RoHS-exemption schedules (II-A, II-B, II-C).
E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2024
In forceMoEFCC — Third Amendment · 8 Mar 2024
Redefines "dismantler", adds return-filing relaxation, and establishes the EPR-certificate exchange platform.
CPCB Guidelines on E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016
SupersededCentral Pollution Control Board · 2016
Procedural guidance (collection, storage, dismantling, recycling) issued under the now-superseded 2016 Rules — kept for technical reference.
Haryana state notices (HSPCB)
State-level consent (CTE/CTO) requirements under the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981.
HSPCB Consent Management Policy
State noticeHaryana State Pollution Control Board · Current
Procedure for Consent to Establish / Consent to Operate under the Water Act and Air Act, including Red/Orange/Green categorisation.
HSPCB Auto-Renewal of Consent to Operate
State noticeHaryana State Pollution Control Board · Signed 10 Oct 2025 · effective for applications from 15 Nov 2025
Self-certification-based fast-track CTO renewal procedure for Red/Orange/Green/Blue category units.
These documents are provided for informational reference only and do not constitute legal advice. Always verify the current, authoritative text on the respective government portal before relying on it for compliance decisions.