Procedure under End-of-Life Vehicle Rules, 2025 for Registration, Suspension and Cancellation

Anamika Rathore

Anamika Rathore

Published on: Apr 28, 2026

Shatakshi Sharma

Updated on: Apr 28, 2026

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Introduction

Who can Register Under ELV Rules, 2025

• Producers
• Owners
• Bulk Consumers
• Registered Scraping Facilities

Applicability Provisions

• Sections 3, 6, 8 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
• Rule 5 of Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

Essential Requirements

• Form 4 by the Producer for registration with the Central Board
• Form 5 by the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility for registration, to the State Board
• Form 6 by Bulk Consumer for registration, to the State Board

Procedures

1. Application for Registration
   • A Producer shall apply for registration with the Central Board using Form 4.
   • Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility shall apply using Form 5 to the State Board.
   • Bulk Consumer shall apply using Form 6 to the State Board.
   • All stakeholders shall register on the Centralised Online Portal
2. Grant of Registration
   • Upon receiving the application, the Central Board or State Board shall process it and, if satisfied, grant registration.
   • The registration certificate shall be issued by the Authority within fifteen (15) days:
     • Producers: Form 7
     • Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities and Bulk Consumers: Form 8
3. Validity of Registration
   The registration certificate shall be valid unless it is suspended or cancelled under these rules.
4. Suspension or Cancellation (Producer)
   • The Central Board may suspend or cancel a Producer’s registration for violation or non-compliance with the rules.
   • This action shall be taken only after giving the Producer an opportunity to be heard.
5. Disposal of Producer’s Appeal
   • The Central Government may authorise an officer (not below the rank of Joint Secretary) to hear and decide the appeal.
   • The appeal must be disposed of within forty-five (45) days of receipt.
6. Suspension or Cancellation (Facility / Bulk Consumer)
   The State Board may suspend or cancel the registration of a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility or bulk consumer for violations or non-compliance only after providing an opportunity to be heard.