(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Prescribed Authority shall perform the following functions, namely :
(a) plan a comprehensive programme for prevention, control, safe handling and disposal of non-biodegradable material and wastes and seek execution thereof ;
(b) advise the Government on any matter concerning the prevention, control, handling and disposal of non-biodegradable material and wastes ;
(c) collaborate with the Technical Agencies working in the field in organizing the training of persons engaged, to be engaged in programmes relating to prevention, control, handling and disposal of non-biodegradable material and wastes ;
(d) undertake studies to determine the composition of biodegrdable or non-biodegradable material, wastes and garbage ;
(e) take measures to conduct or support research or programmes to encourage, source reduction, reuse and recycling of wastes ;
(f) conduct or support to determination of social and economic feasibility of household wastes and other solid waste separation schemes including studies of the type and quantity of recyclable materials in solid waste ;
(g) regulate and impose restriction on manufacturers, distributors and other persons who produce or handle commodities with respect to the type, size, packaging, labelling and composition of packing ;
(h) undertake studies for finding out alternative to polythene and other non-biodegradable materials ;
(i) develop model mechanisms by incorporating best practices in the field and carry out public awareness ;
(j) issue binding instructions for carrying into effect the spirit and purposes of the Act ;
[(jj) associate any department, agency or body, or any office thereof, with the Prescribed Authority to discharge the functions under the Act ;]
(k) perform such other functions as may be prescribed, from time to time or be entrusted to it by the Government ; and and
(l) do such other things and perform such other acts as it may think necessary for the proper discharge of its functions and generally for the purpose of carrying into effect the purposes of this Act.