MANU/ENVT/0024/1998
Ministry :
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Notification No :
SO630(E)
Date :
27.07.1998
Referred IN
Subject: Environment
Section, Act No :
6,8 & 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
S.O.630(E).-- Whereas a notification in exercise of the powers conferred by
Sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) was
published in the Gazette vide S.O. 746(E), dated 16th October, 1997 inviting
objections from the public within 60 days from the date of the publication of
the said notification on the Bio- Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules,
1998 and whereas all objections received were duly considered;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 6, 8 and 25
of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 the Central Government hereby notifies
the rules for the management and handling of bio-medical waste.
1.
Short title and commencement.
(1) These rules may be called the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling)
Rules, 1998.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the
Official Gazette.
2.
Application.--These rules apply to all persons who generate, collect,
receive, store, transport, treat, dispose, or handle bio-medical waste in any
form.
3.
Definitions.--In these rules unless the context otherwise requires :--
(1) "Act" means the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of
1986);