Legal3 Mar 2026, 05:12 pm
Bhageria Industries Ltd Receives Voluntary Closure Direction from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
AI Summary
Bhageria Industries Ltd has received a Voluntary Closure Direction from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for its Sulphonation section of H Acid Product manufacturing unit situated at Plot No. D-17, MIDC Tarapur Boisar Industrial Area Boisar, Palghar — 401506. The decision comes after an incident involving the fall of a measuring tank containing Oleum, resulting in the leakage and spread of Oleum fumes in the surrounding area. Although there were no injuries or casualties, the company has been directed to voluntarily close down as a precautionary measure and safety purpose. The company reiterates its commitment to comply with all applicable environmental and other statutory laws.
Key Highlights
- Bhageria Industries Ltd received a Voluntary Closure Direction from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
- The direction is in response to an incident involving the leakage and spread of Oleum fumes from the Sulphonation section of H Acid Product manufacturing unit.
- There were no reported injuries or casualties from the incident.
- The company will conduct a safety audit and obtain required approvals from MPCB and Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH).
- Bhageria Industries Ltd operates in compliance with all applicable environmental and other statutory laws.