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Delhi Water Board Septage Management Regulations 2018

Delhi Water Board Septage Management Regulations 2018

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These regulations govern the management of septage, which is the solid waste produced by septic tanks, ensuring it is properly cleaned, transported, and disposed of. They apply to all licensees, vendors, and workers involved in this process, as well as government bodies like the Delhi Jal Board and District Magistrates. The law mandates licensing for vehicles and service providers to ensure safety and compliance. It is important because it formalizes the handling of faecal sludge, prevents the illegal dumping of waste, and aligns with the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers Act 2013 to protect workers and improve sanitation standards in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

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  1. 1. Short - Titles and Commencements
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. License to be issued by the Delhi Jal Board
  4. 4. Criteria for issue of License
  5. 5. Application for License
  6. 6. Invitation of applicants to apply for license
  7. 7. Application Fee for the License
  8. 8. Performance Guarantee
  9. 9. Publicity of the Licensed Vendor(s)
  10. 10. Awareness Campaign
  11. 11. Collection and Transportation of Septage
  12. 12. Owner/occupier of Building to engage only Licensed vendor(s)
  13. 13. Fee for collection/transportation of septage
  14. 14. Vehicle for transportation of septage
  15. 15. Precautions during Transportation
  16. 16. Preventive Measure in Case of Accident
  17. 17. Liability of Licensee in the Eventuality of Accident
  18. 18. Safety- Measure for the worker(s) deployed
  19. 19. Disposal of Septage
  20. 20. Training of worker(s)
  21. 21. Regular Health Check up of worker(s)
  22. 22. Insurance
  23. 23. Cancelation of License
  24. 24. Identification of Disposal Sites
  25. 25. Creation of Infrastructure to Receive the Septage
  26. 26. Deployment of Staff to Receive the Septage
  27. 27. Timing to Receive the Septage
  28. 28. Industrial Waste not to be received.
  29. 29. Training in Septage Management
  30. 30. Display of License and Colour Coding on the Vehicle
  31. 31. Installation of GPS System
  32. 32. Dispute Resolution Clause
  33. Annexure-1. License for collection and transport of excreta
  34. Annexure-2. Application Form for License for collection, transport and disposal of excreta
  35. Annexure-3. Collection and Transportation Record
  36. Schedule. Annexure IV - Collection and Transportation Record
  37. b.1. Working in Unsewered areas: District Magistrate oversight
  38. b.2. Requirements for license vendors
  39. b.3. Mandatory use of licensed vendors
  40. b.4. Verification of license and records
  41. b.5. Fees for collection and transportation
  42. b.6. Penalty for non-compliance by vendor
  43. b.7. Approved vehicles
  44. b.8. Leakage prevention
  45. b.9. Pollution control in transport
  46. b.10. Liability for damages
  47. b.11. Safety obligations of licensee
  48. b.12. Disposal location requirements
  49. b.13. Prohibition of industrial waste
  50. b.14. Penalty for illegal dumping
  51. b.15. Staff training
  52. b.16. Health check-ups
  53. b.17. Insurance for licensee workers
  54. b.18. Vehicle marking and signage
  55. Annexure-4. COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT RECORDS FORM

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