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It is submitted that the HCF, which is a private hospital named Radiant Multispecialty Hospital, University enclave Ladhewali, Jalandhar, has applied for grant of fresh authorization under the provisions of Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 along with requisite documents for 10 bedded Healthcare Facility.
The HCF has deposited authorization fee under Bio Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 of Rs 5000/- vide UTR no. 664092611 dated 01.11.2025, which is adequate upto 01.08.2030.
The HCF has entered into a valid agreement with CBMWTF Meridian Milieu Care Pvt. Ltd. Bir pind Tehsil Nakodar District Jalandhar for generation, collection, storage, transportation and disposal of its Bio-medical waste generated, which is valid upto 28.07.2028 for 10 beds only.
The hospital was visited by JEE of this office on 04.11.2025 and observed that:
1. The hospital was in operation during visit.
2. The hospital having bed capacity of 10 as per certificate submitted by the hospital.
3. During the inspection, the segregation of bio-medical waste at source was found to be in accordance with the provisions laid down under the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.
4. The (HCF) has implemented liquid waste treatment generated measures ensuring compliance in accordance with the provisions of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.
5. The hospital has provided needle shredders at various locations, which were found in operational condition. The hospital has maintained record of bio medical waste generated & lifted to CBWTF. From the record it is clear that the hospital is regularly getting its Bio-Medical waste lifted to CBWTF.
6. The Bio-Medical Waste Storage Room was found to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. Waste was stored in designated, color-coded bins with proper labelling, and the room was secured, ventilated, and free from visible spillage or cross-contamination.
Keeping in view of above, may if approved, the authorization under Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 may be granted to the HCF upto 31.03.2030 with suitable conditions and following specific conditions as under: -
1. This authorization is valid till HCF remains only 10 bedded facility and shall obtain revised permission in case its increases bed capacity.
2. The HCF shall also obtain approved building plan and all other statutory approvals and clearances required from MCJ and any other relevant authorities to ensure continued compliance with all applicable regulatory norms
3. The H.C.F shall properly segregate its Bio medical waste in colour coded containers as per latest amended Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 and get its Bio Medical waste lifted and transported to CBMWTF on regular basis.
4. The HCF shall properly maintain daily records of category wise Bio-medical waste generated and lifted to the CBMWTF.
5. The H.C.F shall comply by the provision of mandatory pre-treatment of infectious liquid waste generated using 1-2% sodium hypochlorite solution as prescribed under Schedule I described under Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 framed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
6. The HCF shall comply with the Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016 framed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for Generation, Collection, and Storage of Bio-Medical Waste in true letter and spirit.
7. In case the HCF is found that it has submitted any wrong/ partial/ forged information/ document or any false affirmation, it shall be liable for action as deemed fit by the Board under the provisions of the Bio-medical waste Rules, 2016.
8. The HCF shall not carry out any expansion/ modernization/ change in process/ category (from green to orange or to red or so on) or out scale (from small to medium or large) without obtaining prior permission of the Board
9. The HCF shall get the validity of agreement made with CBMWTF extended well before its expiry and must submit the copy of the same to PPCB.
(Competency - Environmental Engineer)
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