GPCB Directs Closure of Indo Amines Manufacturing Plant Due to Non-Compliance
Indo Amines Limited has received a closure direction from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) concerning its manufacturing operations at a plant located in Vadodara, Gujarat. The directive mandates the temporary cessation of activities due to observed non-compliances relating to environmental laws.The GPCB issued the Closure Directions under Section 33A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Section 31A of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. These directives mandate the closure of operations at the company's plant situated at Plot No. 1723, 1724, and 1746 in Village Tundav, Tal. Salvi, Dist. Vadodara - 392 530, Gujarat. The mandated closure is effective 15 days from the date of issuance of the letter, alongside other related directions.
The action follows an inspection conducted by GPCB on July 13, 2026. During this inspection, certain non-compliances concerning the Water Act, Air Act, and Consolidated Consents and Authorization (CCA) conditions were identified. The company has been directed to close manufacturing activity at the specified plot in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Key details regarding the directive are summarized below:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) |
| Date of Receipt | July 21, 2026 |
| Nature of Action | Closure Direction under the Water Act and Air Act |
| Violations | Non-compliance of Water Act, Air Act, and CCA conditions observed during inspection on July 13, 2026. |
The company stated that there is currently no impact on financial or operational activities as of the date of reporting, since the closure is effective from the 15th day following the issuance of the closure direction letter by GPCB.
Indo Amines Limited confirmed that manufacturing activities at all other units within the company will remain fully operational. The company is actively pursuing corrective measures to address the observations made by GPCB and is in the process of submitting a response with the aim of obtaining revocation of the closure directions.
The company further indicated that it will update the stock exchanges regarding any material developments related to this matter in the future.
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