Shakil Saifi vs State of Uttar Pradesh - Compensation Claim
Summary
The National Green Tribunal is hearing a compensation claim filed under Sections 15 and 17 of the NGT Act, 2010, following a fatal explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The applicant seeks compensation for family members who died in the incident.
What changed
This case involves an Original Application filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) seeking compensation under Sections 15 and 17 of the NGT Act, 2010. The applicant alleges that a massive explosion occurred on September 23, 2023, at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating within a residential area in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Seven individuals, including family members of the applicant, died in the incident. The applicant has provided an FIR, post-mortem reports, and RTI responses indicating the unit lacked environmental clearances from the UP PCB and necessary licenses under the Explosives Act, 1884.
The NGT is tasked with adjudicating the compensation claim arising from this incident. Regulated entities, particularly those involved in manufacturing or storing hazardous materials like firecrackers, should note the severe consequences of operating without proper licenses and environmental clearances. This case highlights the potential for significant liability and compensation claims under environmental law for fatalities and damages caused by non-compliance. The tribunal's reasoning and conclusion will likely set precedents for similar cases involving illegal industrial operations and environmental disasters.
What to do next
- Review licensing and environmental clearance status for all hazardous manufacturing units.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations under the Explosives Act, 1884.
- Document and maintain all permits and clearances for industrial operations.
Penalties
Compensation claim under Sections 15 and 17 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
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Shakil Saifi vs State Of Uttar Pradesh on 25 March, 2026
Item No. 07 Court No. 1
BEFORE THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Original Application No. 122/2026
Shakil Saifi Applicant
Versus
State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. Respondent(s)
Date of hearing: 25.03.2026
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAKASH SHRIVASTAVA, CHAIRPERSON
HON'BLE DR. A. SENTIL VEL, EXPERT MEMBER
HON'BLE DR. AFROZ AHMAD, EXPERT MEMBER
Applicant: Mr. Rahul Khurana, Mr. Hasil Jain & Mr. Shaim Hasan, Advocates
ORDER 1. By this Original Application (OA), the Applicant has claimed
compensation under Sections 15 and 17 of the National Green Tribunal
Act, 2010.
- Plea of the Applicant is that the family members i.e. daughter, wife,
brother and mother of the applicants have died in massive explosion on
23.09.2023 in an illegal fire cracker manufacturing unit operating in a
house near Pani in Tanki, Police Chowki, Roop Nagar, PS Loni, District
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- The Applicant alleges that the fire cracker unit was operating illegally
and in the said accident following seven persons had died:-
"a) Alisha D/o Shakeel Aged 15 years (Daughter of Applicant no.1)
b) Aleena D/o Shakeel aged 12 years (Daughter of Applicant
no.1).c) Saeestaa W/o Shakeel aged 37 years (Wife of Applicant 5 no.1)
d) Noori W/o Jafir (Daughter of Applicant no.2 (Mother))
e) Geeta Devi W/o Sonu aged 30 years (Daughter of Applicant no.3
(Mother)) [Husband Sonu is predeceased]f) Imran S/o Firoz Khan aged 15 years (Brother of Applicant no.4)
[Father Firoz is predeceased]g) Mabeesh Khan W/o Firoz Khan aged 39 years (Mother of
Applicant no.4) [Father Firoz is predeceased]."
4. Learned counsel appearing for the Applicant has referred to the FIR
dated 24.09.2023 (Annexure A2) and has submitted that the accident was
immediately reported to the Police Station and in the FIR details of the
incident and illegal operation of the unit were also recorded. He has further
referred to the post marten report of the deceased (Annexure A-3) in
support of the plea that death has taken place in the fire accident. He has
also relied upon the RTI reply dated 07.02.2026 given by the UP PCB in
response in his RTI application dated 16.01.2026 and has submitted that
as per the said reply fire cracker unit did not have the requisite
environmental clearances from the UP PCB. He has further referred to the
RTI reply dated 07.02.2026 given by the office of the District Magistrate in
response to his RTI Application dated 16.01.2026 and has submitted that
the unit was not having the requisite license under the [Explosives Act,
1884](https://indiankanoon.org/doc/176528/) and had no permission for running the fire cracker manufacturing
unit. He has also submitted that a representation dated 29.11.2025 was
submitted to the District Magistrate, Ghaziabad but till now no
compensation has been paid to the Applicant.
- Learned counsel for the Applicant has pointed out that Tribunal in
similar circumstances by order dated 18.04.2023 passed in OA No.
271/2023 had granted environmental damage compensation and against
this order Civil Appeal Dairy No. 1331/2023 has been dismissed by the
Hon'ble Supreme Court by order dated 27.02.2026 on the ground of delay
as well as on merit.
- Issue notice to the Respondents. The Applicant is directed to serve
the Respondents and file affidavit of service atleast one week before the
next date of hearing.
- List on 16.07.2026.
Prakash Shrivastava, CP
Dr. A. Senthil Vel, EM
Dr. Afroz Ahmad, EM
March 25, 2026
Original Application No. 122/2026
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