Haryana Pollution Board Issues Order for Environmental Compensation to Jubilant FoodWorks
Jubilant FoodWorks Limited received an order from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board concerning the operation of one of its stores in Faridabad, Haryana. The directive mandated the company to deposit a specific sum as environmental compensation.The order, issued by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board, relates to the operation of a store located in Ballabgarh, Faridabad, Haryana, without possessing a prior Consent to Operate (CTO) for both Air and Water pollution.
The details of the action, the violation, and the compensation amount are summarized below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority Name | Haryana State Pollution Control Board |
| Order Details | Order No.: I/290244/2026, issued on May 12, 2026. |
| Violation Committed | Operating the store without prior consent to operate under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and/or the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1981. |
| Environmental Compensation | Rs. 22,65,000/- (Rupees Twenty Two Lakh Sixty Five Thousand only). |
| Action Mandated | The company was directed to deposit the environment compensation amount with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board within one month. |
| Date of Communication Receipt | May 21, 2026, at 10:17 Hrs (IST). |
The company noted that the financial or operational impact of this order is not material. Jubilant FoodWorks Limited stated that the company is contesting the order and has made the payment of the environmental compensation amount under protest, adhering to the prescribed procedure.
The core violation identified by the board was the lack of a prior CTO for Air and Water standards at the specific Ballabgarh location. The notice specified that the compensation payment was required within one month following the date of receipt of the direction or order.
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