Sagar Kantilal Devre vs Maharashtra Pollution Control Board - Environmental Compensation
Summary
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) heard the case Sagar Kantilal Devre vs. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. The respondents requested an additional six weeks to finalize a formula for calculating Environmental Damage Compensation (EDC), as the exercise is ongoing. The NGT directed the placement of cited judgments on record and scheduled the next hearing for June 24, 2026.
What changed
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) heard Original Application No. 102/2022 (WZ) concerning environmental compensation. Counsel for the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and other respondents informed the tribunal via email dated March 13, 2026, that they require an additional six weeks to devise and apply a formula for calculating Environmental Damage Compensation (EDC). This exercise has not yet been completed. Additionally, the tribunal directed counsel for respondents 6-12 and 14 to formally submit the judgments they have relied upon, with pagination, for the tribunal's review.
This hearing indicates that the calculation and imposition of environmental compensation are still under development for this case. Regulated entities involved, particularly those represented by the MPCB and other respondents, should anticipate a formal determination of EDC amounts following the next hearing. The need for additional time suggests complexity in the calculation methodology. Compliance officers should monitor the outcome of the next hearing on June 24, 2026, to understand the finalized EDC formula and any associated payment obligations.
What to do next
- Monitor next hearing on June 24, 2026, for finalized EDC calculation formula.
- Ensure relevant judgments are submitted to the NGT by the concerned respondents.
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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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