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MoEFCC Publishes The Draft Notification To Seek Comments On Construction And Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2024

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The proposed rules define a ‘waste generator' as an occupier of the project having full control over the construction or reconstruction or demolition activity resulting in generation of waste.

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MoEFCC published a draft notification for seeking public comments on the proposed Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2024. The rules are proposed to come into force from April 1, 2025. 'Producer' under the proposed rules is defined as a waste generator registered on a portal for a building and building complex project having built-up area of 20,000 (twenty thousand) square meters and above. The proposed rules define a 'waste generator' as an occupier of the project having full control over the construction or reconstruction or demolition activity resulting in generation of waste. The proposed rules prescribe separate obligation on producer and waste generator. The waste generator is required to collect and segregate waste to facilitate reuse and recycling of materials while taking measures for recycling, prevention of air pollution, littering etc. In respect of waste generators which are categorised as producers, the proposed rules provide that in

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