The Central Government made the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), and in supersession of the Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008These rules shall apply to the