Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025

After taking into account public comments on the draft regulations released in August 2024, the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025 have been introduced. With an emphasis on encouraging recycling, resource recovery, and environmentally responsible disposal, these amendments seek to improve India’s regulatory framework for managing hazardous and other waste. Non-ferrous metals means aluminium or copper or zinc or their alloys for the purposes of these rules.

The Rajasthan Boiler Rules, 1954

The Rajasthan Boiler Rules, 1954 were framed under the Boilers Act, 1923, to regulate the use, registration, inspection, maintenance, and safety of boilers within the State of Rajasthan. The rules lay down detailed procedures regarding certification, inspection, transfer, repair, record-keeping, and responsibilities of owners and competent persons. These provisions ensure operational safety, prevent accidents, and standardize compliance with statutory requirements. Over time, amendments such as the introduction of self-certification schemes and competency regulations have modernized the compliance framework while retaining focus on safety and accountability.

The Boiler Operation Rules, 2021

The Boiler Operation Rules, 2021 were notified under the Boilers Act, 1923 to ensure safe and efficient operation of boilers across India. These rules replaced the older Boiler Operation Engineer’s Rules, 2011 and streamlined the regulatory framework governing the appointment, qualification, and duties of Boiler Operation Engineers. They also prescribe clear responsibilities for boiler owners in terms of supervision, record-keeping, and reporting.

Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

Hazardous Waste Management Rules are notified to ensure safe handling , generation, processing, treatment, package, storage, transportation, use reprocessing, collection, conversion, and offering for sale, destruction and disposal of Hazardous Waste. These Rules came into effect in the year 1989 and have been amended later in the years 2000, 2003 and with final notification of the Hazardous Waste ( Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 in supersession of former notification. The Rules lay down corresponding duties of various authorities such as MoEF, CPCB, State/UT Govts., SPCBs/PCCs, DGFT, Port Authority and Custom Authority while State Pollution Control Boards/ Pollution Control Committees have been designated with wider responsibilities touching across almost every aspect of Hazardous wastes generation, handing and their disposal.

Gujarat Boilers Rules 1966

The Gujarat Boilers Rules, 1966 have been framed under the Boilers Act, 1923 to regulate the installation, registration, operation, inspection, and maintenance of boilers in the state of Gujarat. These rules provide detailed procedures and requirements relating to safety, working conditions, repairs, transfer, inspection, and certification of boilers. The primary objective is to ensure the safe operation of boilers, thereby protecting workers, industrial premises, and surrounding communities from potential hazards due to boiler failures or unsafe practices.

Boiler Attendants’ Rules, 2011

The Boiler Attendants’ Rules, 2011 were framed under the Boilers Act, 1923 to regulate the qualification, appointment, duties, and responsibilities of boiler attendants across India. These rules ensure that boilers, which operate under high pressure and temperature, are managed by competent and certified individuals to prevent accidents and ensure safe operation

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