Jubilant FoodWorks Ordered to Pay ₹22.65 Lakh Environmental Compensation by Haryana PCB
Jubilant FoodWorks says Haryana PCB directs company to deposit Rs 22.65 lakh environmental compensation
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Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd has been directed by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board to pay ₹22.65 lakh (approximately $27,000 USD) for environmental violations at its Ballabgarh outlet in Faridabad. The company is contesting the order while asserting that the financial impact is not material.
- 01The order was issued on May 12, 2026, for operating without Consent to Operate as per environmental laws.
- 02The company received notice of the order on May 21, 2026, and must deposit the compensation within one month.
- 03Jubilant FoodWorks has clarified that the alleged violations do not materially affect its financials or operations.
- 04The company has deposited the amount under protest while contesting the order.
- 05The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
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Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, a prominent player in the food service industry, has been directed by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to pay an environmental compensation of ₹22.65 lakh (approximately $27,000 USD) due to alleged non-compliance at one of its outlets located in Ballabgarh, Faridabad, Haryana, India. The order, issued on May 12, 2026, states that the outlet was operating without the necessary Consent to Operate as mandated by the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1981). The company received notification of this order on May 21, 2026, and has been instructed to deposit the compensation within one month. In its response, Jubilant FoodWorks emphasized that the alleged violations related to environmental clearances do not have a material impact on its financials or operations. The company is contesting the order and has deposited the compensation amount under protest, adhering to the prescribed procedures. This disclosure was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
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The order may affect Jubilant FoodWorks' operations in Faridabad, potentially influencing local employment and service availability.
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