Extension of time for filing of Annual Returns by Producers under Battery Waste Management Rules 2022

Notification No: File No 03/1/2024-HSMD

Notification Date: November 12, 2024
 
Relevant Act/Rules:  Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Battery Waste Management Rules 2022
 
Relevant Section/Rule: Rule 4(11)
 
Background:
 
Producers are required to file annual returns in Form 3 regarding the Waste Battery collected and recycled or refurbished towards fulfilling obligations under EPR with the CPCB and concerned SPCB in Form 3 by 30th June of the next financial year. The details of the registered recyclers from whom the EPR certificates have been procured shall also be provided.

Also, every Producer shall file the annual returns in Form 3 in respect of pre consumer waste battery generated in the preceding financial year.
Extension:
 
The said timeline had been extended to August 30, 2024 vide Ministry’s order dated 10.07.2024. The time limit for filing of Annual Returns by producers has been further extended to December 31, 2024 for financial year 2023-24.

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