It shall be the responsibility of a manufacturer, importer, assembler and re-conditioner to
(i) ensure that the used batteries are collected back as per the Schedule against new batteries sold excluding those sold to original equipment manufacturer and bulk consumer(s);
(ii) ensure that used batteries collected back are of similar type and specifications as that of the new batteries sold;
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(iii) file a half-yearly return of their sales and buy-back to the State Board in Form- I latest by 3e June and 3 0 December of every year;
(iv) set up collection centres either individually or jointly -at various places for collection of used batteries from consumers or dealers;
v. ensure that used batteries collected are sent only to the registered recyclers,
(vi) ensure that necessary arrangements are made with dealers for safe transportation from collection centres to the premises of registered recyclers ;
(vii) ensure that no damage to the environment occurs during transportation;
(viii) create public awareness through advertisements, publications, posters or by other means with regard to the following
(a) hazards of lead;
(b) responsibility of consumers to return their used batteries only to the dealers or deliver at designated collection centres; and
(c) addresses of dealers and designated collection centres.
(ix) use the international recycling sign on the Batteries;
(x) buy recycled lead only from registered recyclers; and
(xi) bring to the notice of the State Board or the Ministry of Environment and Forests any violation by the dealers.