Section 7: Responsibilities of dealer

It shall be the responsibility of a dealer to i. ensure that the used batteries are collected back as per the Schedule against new batteries sold;

ii. give appropriate discount for every used battery returned by the consumer;

(iii) ensure that used batteries collected back are of similar type and specifications as that of the new batteries sold;

(iv) file half-yearly returns of the sale of new batteries and buy-back of old batteries to the manufacturer in Form V by 31st May and 30th November of every year-,

(v) ensure safe transportation of collected batteries to the designated collection centres or to the registered recyclers ; and

(vi) ensure that no damage is caused to the environment during storage and transportation of used batteries.