The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has extended the timeline for filing returns under EPR for Used Oil. All registered entities that operate under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules must now file the annual returns for FY 2024-25 by 31 December 2025. Earlier, the last date for filing was 30 September 2025.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) received many requests from different stakeholders working under the EPR for the Used Oil system. They needed more time to complete the return filing process. After examining the matter, the Ministry approved the extension under Rule 30(5) of the HOWM Amendment Rules 2024.
This change helps producers, importers, collection agents, and recyclers meet their EPR responsibilities smoothly. The extension supports safe oil management, better reporting, and full compliance under the EPR for Used Oil framework in India.