Environmental Law

At RAK Law, we assist clients in navigating India’s evolving environmental regulatory regime with a focus on regulatory compliance, liability management, and sustainable operational planning. Our services are structured to support businesses in meeting their statutory obligations under key environmental legislations while aligning with sector-specific practices and operational realities.

We advise on a wide range of environmental mandates, with a strong focus on compliance under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for producers, importers, brand owners (PIBOs), and plastic waste processors. We also support clients in complying with the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and other framework regulations administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and respective State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).

Our Core Environmental Law Services Include:

1. EPR Registration & Waste Compliance

• End-to-end assistance in obtaining EPR registration on the CPCB portal for plastic waste, e-waste, battery waste, and other applicable categories
• Drafting and vetting of annual returns, audit reports, and documentation required for EPR filing and tracking
• Liaison with CPCB and SPCBs for approval, renewal, and clarifications on assigned targets, obligations, and compliance gaps
• Legal support during scrutiny, notices, or revocation of registration by CPCB authorities

2. Environmental Regulatory Approvals

• Advisory and documentation support for obtaining Consent to Establish (CTE), Consent to Operate (CTO), and authorisations under applicable State and Central environmental laws
• Guidance on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes, including public hearing coordination and statutory submissions under EIA Notification, 2006

3. Compliance Audits & Legal Due Diligence

• Conducting environmental compliance audits and due diligence for manufacturing units, warehouses, and logistics hubs
• Identifying statutory non-compliances and recommending time-bound corrective actions to mitigate risk and avoid penalties
• Advising on ESG-linked disclosures, sustainability reporting, and legal frameworks under SEBI and MoEF&CC

4. Enforcement & Litigation Support

• Representation in environmental litigation before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Appellate Authorities, and Pollution Control Boards
• Legal defence in response to show-cause notices, prosecution under the Environment Protection Act, or closure directions issued by SPCBs or CPCB
• Filing appeals or responses to adverse orders, including online filing support where mandated

At RAK Law, we combine regulatory insight with practical experience to help businesses reduce environmental risk, maintain good standing with regulatory authorities, and meet their sustainability commitments. Our goal is to support compliance without disruption—enabling clients to operate responsibly and lawfully in a fast-evolving environmental landscape.