Sample testing compliance directions issued by consent; no merits-based determination in the underlying customs dispute.

The matter was confined to interim compliance directions for sample drawing and laboratory testing under the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008. By consent, samples were to be drawn in the presence of both sides and sent to an identified laboratory, with the sampling and testing process to be completed within the stated time. The cost of analysis was placed on the applicant, and compliance reporting was required. No merits-based determination was made, and the underlying customs dispute was not adjudicated.

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Issues: No substantive issue was finally adjudicated; the order only concerned the manner of drawing and testing samples and compliance.

Analysis: By consent of both sides, the samples were directed to be drawn in their presence and sent to an identified laboratory for testing. The order also fixed the time for completion of sampling and testing, placed the cost of analysis on the applicant, and required compliance reporting. The direction was tied to testing under the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008.

Conclusion: No merits-based determination was made; the matter was disposed of by procedural directions regarding sample testing.

Final Conclusion: The order is confined to interim compliance and laboratory testing directions and does not decide the underlying customs dispute.

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