ORDER

1. Common question for consideration in the three matters is the remedial action against unscientific disposal of e-waste resulting in contamination of ground water and soil acidification. E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 (EWMR) have been framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EP Act) and apply to manufacturer, producer, consumer, bulk consumer, collection centres, dealers, e-

retailer, refurbisher, dismantler and recycler involved in manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, collection, storage and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule-I, including their components, consumables, parts and spares which make the product operational.

2. Chapter II of the Rules specifies the responsibilities of manufacturer, producer, collection centres, dealer, bulk consumer, dismantler, recycler and State Governments.

3. Chapter III lays down the procedure for seeking and grant of authorization for management of e-waste.

4. Chapter IV deals with the procedure for storage of e-waste.

5. Chapter V provides for reduction in the use of Hazardous substances in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment and their components or consumables o