Key Quantitative Figures
The Company has been directed to pay Environmental Compensation amounting to ₹17,40,000/- (Rupees Seventeen Lakh Forty Thousand Only).
Details of Action
- Authority: Pollution Control Committee, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Type of Communication: Order determining Environmental Compensation
- Date of Receipt: June 15, 2026
- Nature of Order: Order passed directing payment for non-compliance with environmental standards/violation of direction based on the "Polluter Pays Principle"
Details of Violation
The order pertains to observations made by the Pollution Control Committee during its inspection of the Company's manufacturing facility, wherein certain non-compliances were observed. Based on the alleged violations, the Pollution Control Committee had previously issued a Show Cause Notice to the unit under:
- Section 33-A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- Section 31-A of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
The Company had submitted its reply to the said Show Cause Notice prior to receiving this order.
Financial Impact Assessment
The Company states there will be no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities, except to the extent of the monetary impact of ₹17,40,000/- as stated in the order.
Company's Response and Actions
- The Company is reviewing the order
- Taking appropriate steps to address the observations and comply with the directions of the concerned authority
- Taking steps to avoid any future non-compliances
- The Company will update the Stock Exchanges of any material developments in this matter
Additional Information
The disclosure includes Form A as required under Regulation 30(13) for communication from regulatory authorities. The information is also available on the company website: www.aarti-surfactants.com.
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