IOCL pays Rs17.3-cr relief for causing air, water pollution

On a National Green Tribunal’s order, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) refinery has deposited Rs17.31 crore in compensation with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for causing air and water pollution.
The amount was deposited after the Supreme Court had dismissed an IOCL’s appeal against the NGT’s order.

The NGT’s order was based on reports and recommendations of a joint committee, comprising officials of the CPCB, Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and the Panipat Deputy Commissioner.