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;
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(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 3 lsl 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.