Legal8 April 2026 at 01:51 pm
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. to Pay Environmental Compensation of Rs. 1 Crore as Directed by Central Pollution Control Board
AI Summary
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has been directed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to pay an environmental compensation of Rs. 1 crore for not installing Vapour Recovery Systems (VRS) at their storage locations within the prescribed timelines. The order was received on 7th April 2026, despite BPCL's appeal to the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal. However, BPCL has installed VRS at all 41 storage locations by March 2025. This compensation is not expected to have a material impact on BPCL's financial, operational, or other activities.
Key Highlights
- BPCL directed to pay environmental compensation of Rs. 1 crore by Central Pollution Control Board
- Direction issued for not installing Vapour Recovery Systems (VRS) within prescribed timelines
- BPCL had filed an appeal with the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal
- VRS installed at all 41 storage locations by March 2025
- Compensation not expected to have a material impact on BPCL's financial, operational, or other activities