Authority and Order Details
- Issuing Authority: Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB)
- Legal Basis: Section 33A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- Date of Receipt: July 18, 2026
- Type of Communication: Closure Direction
Specifics of the Directive
The closure direction mandates:
- Closure of amines manufacturing operations
- Location: Plot No. DP-94 to DP-96, Saykha Industrial Estate, Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat
- Effective Date: 15 days from the date of issuance of the letter (July 18, 2026)
- The directive includes other related directions (details not specified)
Reasons for the Directive
The closure direction was issued based on:
- An inspection conducted by GPCB on June 20, 2026
- Observation of certain non-compliances of:
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- Consolidated Consents and Authorization (CCA) conditions
Financial and Operational Impact
- Immediate Impact: The company states there is no impact on financial, operational or other activities as of the disclosure date
- Reason: The closure will be effective only after 15 days from the issuance date
- Other Operations: All other manufacturing units of the company will remain operational
Company Response and Actions
- The company is taking appropriate corrective measures to address the observations made by GPCB
- The company is in the process of submitting the requisite response to obtain revocation of the closure directions
- The company will update stock exchanges of any material developments in this matter