EPR for ELV (End-of-life Vehicles)

What is EPR for ELV (End-of-life Vehicles)?

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for End‑of‑Life Vehicles (ELV) is a regulatory system under India’s Environment Protection (End‑of‑Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025, effective from 1 April 2025. It makes vehicle producers – manufacturers, assemblers, importers, and certain sellers – responsible for the environmentally sound scrapping and recycling of vehicles they put into the domestic market.

Under EPR for ELV:

  • Producers must register on the CPCB‑managed EPR portal for ELVs.
  • They must meet annual scrapping targets for vehicles that are 15 years old (transport vehicles) or 20 years old (non‑transport vehicles).
  • Compliance is shown by purchasing EPR certificates from Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and submitting annual compliance reports by 30 June for the previous financial year.

Why is EPR for ELV (End-of-life Vehicles) important for PIBOs?

EPR for ELV is important for producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) because:

01

It is mandatory – no vehicle producer or importer can legally sell or import vehicles without valid EPR registration and fulfilment of scrapping targets.

02

It reduces environmental and safety risks – prevents illegal dumping, unsafe dismantling, and open burning of old vehicles, which pollute air, soil, and water.

03

It avoids legal and financial penalties – non‑compliance can lead to fines, environmental compensation, and restrictions on import or sale of vehicles.

04

It supports circular economy – promotes reuse of steel, metals, and components, cuts resource waste, and positions brands as sustainable and future‑ready.

What are the required documents for EPR for ELV (End-of-life Vehicles)?

For EPR registration for ELV, vehicle producers typically need:

  • PAN card and GST registration certificate of the company.
  • Company incorporation documents (Certificate of Incorporation, MOA/AOA, or LLP deed, as applicable).​
  • Proof of address of the registered office and manufacturing/import locations.
  • Details of vehicle categories, models, and estimated annual quantities placed in the market (linked to 15‑ and 20‑year‑old scrapping targets).
  • Agreements or arrangements with Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and any Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) used.

These documents are submitted through the CPCB ELV EPR portal as part of online registration and for periodic reporting.

What are the penalties of not having an EPR certificate or missing the compliance deadline?

If a producer does not have a valid EPR certificate or misses the compliance deadline for ELV, it can face:

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Monetary penalties and environmental compensation (EC) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the End‑of‑Life Vehicles Rules, 2025, for failing to meet scrapping targets.

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Forfeiture of EC if targets are not met within specified timelines; the collected EC is used to fund scrapping of unmanaged ELVs.

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Operational restrictions – authorities can restrict or stop the import, manufacture, or sale of vehicles until EPR registration and compliance are achieved.

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Reputational and legal risk – non‑compliance can lead to show‑cause notices, adverse publicity, and loss of trust among customers, dealers, and regulators.

By securing EPR authorization on time and meeting annual scrapping targets, PIBOs stay compliant, avoid penalties, and contribute to safe, sustainable ELV management in India.