Savera health care and research centre was located in a crowded locality in the suburbs of Mumbai city. Bio-medical waste including biologicals from the research centre was disposed of incorrectly and mixed with the municipal waste. a. What is the procedure under the Bio-Medical Waste Rules for segregation, transportation and storage of bio-medical waste? b. What is the duration for which authorisation is granted under the Bio-Medical Waste Waste Rules, 2016?