Vedanta Ltd Subsidiary Faces Rs. 33 Crore Environmental Compensation for Not Meeting Crop Residue Blend Mandate
Vedanta Ltd announced that its subsidiary, Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), has received a direction from the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) to deposit an environmental compensation of Rs. 33,02,56,800. The direction was issued under Rule 3 of Environment (Utilization of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plant) Rules, 2023 read with Section 12 of CAQM Act, 2021, allegedly for not achieving a mandatory five percent blend of pellets or briquettes made of crop residue along with coal for FY 2024-25. TSPL is expected to file an appeal before the appropriate forum within the prescribed timeline, aiming for a favorable outcome and does not anticipate any material financial impact on TSPL or the Company.
Key Highlights
- Vedanta Ltd's subsidiary, Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), has been directed to pay an environmental compensation of Rs. 33,02,56,800 by the CAQM.
- The direction was issued due to TSPL's alleged failure to meet the mandatory five percent blend of crop residue pellets or briquettes with coal for FY 2024-25.
- TSPL plans to challenge the CAQM's direction in an appropriate forum within the prescribed timeline.
- The company expects a favorable outcome and does not foresee any significant financial impact on TSPL or Vedanta Ltd.
- The CAQM's direction was received on 01.04.2026 through email.
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