(a) whether some countries are dumping electronic waste(E-wast
(e) in our country
as reported in the `Rashtriya Sahara` dated September 12, 2006;
(b) whether high exemption on customs duty is the reason for dumping such waste
in large quantity;
(c) whether the ASSOCHAM has presented a memorandum to the Prime Minister to
prevent the same;
(d) if so, whether the Union Government is contemplating an amendment in the Customs
Act for this purpose; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a)to(e) The Government has received a representation from Associated Chamber of
Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) recommending a suitable e-waste
policy. Recommendations made by ASSOCHAM in this regard inter alia include review
of customs duty exemption on import of second hand computers to charitable and
educational institutions.
all representations received by the Government with respect to changes in customs
duty are examined as part of annual budgetary exercise.