CPCB serves show-cause notice to battery manufacturers

New Delhi, Sep 24 (KNN) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has served show-cause notice to battery manufacturing companies across the country, including those in Delhi, for violation of the batteries (Management and Handling) Rules.

''You are directed to reply within 15 days as why to sale of new lead acid batteries manufactured by you shall not be restricted for failing to comply with batteries rules thereby causing potential damage to environment,'' the notice read.

The apex pollution body has also asked the state pollution control boards to crackdown on illegal recycling of batteries by ensuring that manufacturers and importers sell new lead acid batteries on through registered dealers.

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