The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 apply to every manufacturer, importer, re-conditioner, assembler, dealer, recycler, auctioneer, consumer and bulk consumer involved in manufacture, processing, sale, purchase and use of batteries or components thereof.

It shall be the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that used batteries are not disposed of in any manner other than depositing with the dealer, manufacturer, importer, assembler, registered recycler, reconditioner or at the designated collection centres.

ensure that used batteries are not disposed of in any manner other than by depositing with the dealer/manufacturer/registered recycler/ importer/ reconditioner or at the designated collection centres;

1. ensure that the used batteries are collected back against new batteries sold;
2. give appropriate discount for every used battery returned by the consumer;
3. ensure that used batteries collected back are of similar type and specifications as that of the new batteries sold;
4. file half-yearly returns of the sale of new batteries and buy-back of old batteries to the manufacturer in Form V by 31^st May and 30^th November of every year, with a copy of the return sent to the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board;
5. ensure safe transportation of collected batteries to the designated collection centres or to the registered recyclers ; and
6. ensure that no damage is caused to the environment during storage and transportation of used batteries.