Government Extends Deadline for Filing Used Oil EPR Returns to December 31, 2025
The Ministry Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted an extension for filing annual returns under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for Used Oil. The returns for the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25, which were originally due by September 30, 2025, now have an extended deadline of December 31, 2025.
Environment Minister Urges 13 States to Adopt Water Act
The Environment Minister highlighted the necessity of adopting the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, by all States to ensure uniform enforcement and pollution control standards. He requested 13 States—Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh—to adopt the Act by their respective State legislatures during the forthcoming Winter Session. The Minister emphasized that this adoption is vital for enabling the applicability of uniform consent guidelines and the categorization of industries for effective pollution control.
Online Module for Used Oil EPR Certificate Management
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released Guidance Document for EPR Certificate Generation and Transfer Module for Registered Recyclers and Producers at Used Oil EPR Portal. This online module is designed to streamline and enhance the management of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for used oil in India, providing a transparent digital platform for registered recyclers and producers.