Adani Port Moves Moves Supreme Court Against NGT’s Environmental Penalty Order

Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL) has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the National Green Tribunal’s February 2025 order directing the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board to impose environmental compensation for past violations.

The case stemmed from a local complaint alleging that coal handling operations caused air pollution, damaging public health and vegetation.

Despite the withdrawal of the complaint after partial compliance, a joint report confirmed the non-implementation of pollution control norms. The NGT ordered penalties, green belt development, mechanisation of berths, and the use of treated sewage.

AKPL claimed the directions were excessive, but the Supreme Court refused to stay the order.