Key Quantitative Figures
- Bank Guarantee requirement: ₹10 lakh as per GPCB policy
- Environmental Damage Compensation: Amount to be determined by the Authority
Dates of Action
- Directions received: Post office hours on Friday, October 16, 2026
- Disclosure date: October 19, 2026
- Pipeline repair completion: As of October 19, 2026 (repaired and ready for fresh treated effluent water load)
Parties Involved
- Regulatory Authority: Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), Unit Head, Vapi
- Listed Entity: Atul Ltd (Scrip Code: 500027, Symbol: ATUL)
- Company Representative: Lalit Patni, Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer
Nature of Violation
Accidental damage to the existing treated effluent discharge pipeline caused discharge of treated effluent water into estuary. The discharge was immediately stopped.
Regulatory Requirements
The Directions under section 33(A) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 require submission of:
- A time-bound action plan for carrying out necessary repairs with discharge stopped until repair completion
- Details of the incident including time, quantity and quality of effluent discharged along with proof
- Details of existing and proposed strengthened monitoring system for the entire pipeline
Financial and Operational Impact
- Immediate financial requirement: ₹10 lakh bank guarantee
- Potential future liability: Environmental Damage Compensation amount to be determined
- Company assessment: Expects no material impact
- Operational status: Pipeline repaired and ready for operation
Company Response
The Company is taking steps for complying with the Directions of GPCB and has completed repairs to the affected pipeline.