Aarti Surfactants Receives Environmental Compensation Order from Pollution Control Committee
Aarti Surfactants Limited has received an order from the Pollution Control Committee of the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, directing payment of Environmental Compensation amounting to ₹ 17,40,000/- due to non-compliance with environmental standards.The company received the directive on June 15, 2026. The order stems from observations made by the Pollution Control Committee during an inspection of Aarti Surfactants Limited’s manufacturing facility. These observations led the Committee to issue a Show Cause Notice under Section 33-A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Section 31-A of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
The levied Environmental Compensation is based on the ‘Polluter Pays Principle.’ The company has submitted its reply to the Show Cause Notice and is currently taking necessary steps to address the observations and comply with the directions issued by the concerned authority.
Financial Implications and Operational Status
Regarding the impact of the order, Aarti Surfactants Limited stated that there will be no material impact on the financials or operations of the Company, apart from the monetary payment mandated. The company is actively reviewing the order and taking appropriate measures to prevent any future non-compliances.
The details related to the environmental compensation and compliance actions are summarized below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Pollution Control Committee, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Compensation Amount | ₹ 17,40,000/- |
| Date of Order Receipt | June 15, 2026 |
| Violation Basis | Non-compliance with environmental standards as observed during facility inspection |
The company plans to keep the stock exchanges updated regarding any future developments concerning this matter.
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