Section 21: Responsibility of authorities

Q: What does Section 21 of Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 (HOWMTMR) deal with?

Section 21 HOWMTMR pertains to "Responsibility of authorities". It is part of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 21 of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 (HOWMTMR) governs responsibility of authorities. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 21 HOWMTMR still in force?

Yes, Section 21 of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 21 HOWMTMR?

धारा 21 HOWMTMR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 21 of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. Section 21 of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 (HOWMTMR) governs responsibility of authorities. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 21 HOWMTMR?

Dhara 21 HOWMTMR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 21 of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 21 of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 (HOWMTMR) governs responsibility of authorities. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 21 of Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 21, Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 (HOWMTMR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, 2016, § 21 (India).

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

Chapter VIMIS — cellaneous

Section 21

Responsibility of authorities

- The authority specified in column (2) of Schedule VII shall perform the duties as specified in column (3) of the said Schedule subject to the provisions of these rules.

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Liability of occupier, importer or exporter and operator of a disposal facility

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

Chapter VIMIS — cellaneous

Section 21

Responsibility of authorities

- The authority specified in column (2) of Schedule VII shall perform the duties as specified in column (3) of the said Schedule subject to the provisions of these rules.