National Green Tribunal: Sagar Kantilal Devre vs Maharasthra Pollution Control Board
Summary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Pune Bench heard the case Sagar Kantilal Devre vs. Maharasthra Pollution Control Board on March 16, 2026. The tribunal granted an additional six weeks for respondents to devise a formula for calculating Environmental Damage Compensation (EDC) and to study submitted judgments.
What changed
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Pune Bench, in the case of Sagar Kantilal Devre vs. Maharasthra Pollution Control Board (Original Application No. 102/2022 (WZ)), has granted respondents an extension of six weeks to finalize a formula for calculating Environmental Damage Compensation (EDC). This extension is also to allow time for the study of judgments submitted by other respondents. The tribunal has directed the counsel for respondents 6 to 12 and 14 to formally place their relied-upon judgments on record with pagination for the tribunal's reference.
Regulated entities, particularly those involved in environmental compliance and potentially subject to EDC calculations, should note the ongoing development of these formulas. While this specific order grants an extension, it indicates the NGT's active engagement in establishing clear calculation methods. Compliance officers should monitor future proceedings in this case, especially the next hearing scheduled for June 24, 2026, to understand the finalized EDC calculation methodology and any associated reporting or payment obligations. Failure to comply with future directives could result in penalties.
What to do next
- Monitor next hearing on 2026-06-24 for finalized EDC calculation formula.
- Ensure relevant judgments are placed on record by counsel for respondents 6-12 and 14.
- Prepare for potential implementation of new EDC calculation methods.
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Sagar Kantilal Devre vs Maharasthra Pollution Control Board on 16 March, 2026
Item No. 5 (Pune Bench)
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
WESTERN ZONE BENCH, PUNE
[THROUGH PHYSICAL HEARING (WITH HYBRID OPTION)]
ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO. 102/2022 (WZ)
I.A. NO. 179/2023 (WZ)
Sagar Kantilal Devre
.....Applicant
Versus
State of Maharashtra through Chief Secretary & Ors.
....Respondents
Date of hearing: 16.03.2026
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER
HON'BLE DR. SUJIT KUMAR BAJPAYEE, EXPERT MEMBER
Respondents : Mr. Aniruddha Kulkarni, Advocate for R-1/ CPC B
Ms. Manasi Joshi, Advocate for R-2 & 3/MPCB
Mr. Saurabh Kulkarni, Advocate for R-4
Mr. Deepak. M. Gupta, Advocate for R-5
Mr. Raghunath B. Mahabal & Mr. Sachin S. Gore, Advocate
for R-6 to 12 & 14
Mr. Shivshankar Swaminathan, Advocate for R-16
ORDER 1. Learned counsel for the respondent no. 1- [CPC](https://indiankanoon.org/doc/161831507/) B and respondent
nos. 2 & 3-MPCB have sent us an email dated 13.03.2026, informing that
they were directed to sit together to devise the formula, which could be
applied in the present case to calculate EDC. Additional six weeks' time is
prayed to be allowed to submit the EDC amount, as the exercise could not
be completed till now. Further, it is prayed that a set of judgment is served
upon them from the side of respondent nos. 6 to 12 and 14, which need to
be studied. We find that the set of this judgment is not placed on record.
We direct the learned counsel for respondent nos. 6 to 12 and 14 to place Page 1 of 2 a copy of these judgments on record, upon which he has relied along-with
pagination. So that we can refer them in the order to be passed by us.
- Put up this matter for next consideration on 24th June, 2026.
Dinesh Kumar Singh, JM
Dr. Sujit Kumar Bajpayee, EM
March 16, 2026
ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO. 102/2022 (WZ)
I.A. NO. 179/2023 (WZ)
F.K. Page 2 of 2
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